SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Howard Jacobs, who died January 4, 2013,
at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jacobs was born December 14, 1940; he served
in the United States Air Force and in the civil service for many
years and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, He was a longtime member of the Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons and was a 33rd degree Mason with Kelly Lodge 1131
and Somerset Lodge 1205; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Howard Jacobs: his wife, Carol Lee; his
children, Robert Earl, Penny Lee, Jodi Elaine, and Edward Howard;
his siblings; and his 10 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Howard Jacobs.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate