SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 582
In Memory
of
Emory D. Estes
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas pays tribute to
the life of Emory D. Estes, who died March 16, 2013, at the age of
87; and
WHEREAS, A scholar and a war veteran, this distinguished
gentleman was a Professor Emeritus at The University of Texas at
Arlington, where he taught for 51 years; he retired in 2007,
after having influenced the lives of innumerable English,
history, and journalism students; earlier in his life, he bravely
served his country during World War II; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 18, Emory Estes served in G-2
Intelligence under General Douglas MacArthur; he fought the
Japanese in the jungles of the South Pacific and also worked on
General MacArthur's staff in Australia; for his service, Mr.
Estes received the Bronze Star, among other medals; and
WHEREAS, After the war, he earned a master's degree from
the University of North Texas and a doctorate from Texas
Christian University; he joined the faculty of The University of
Texas at Arlington in the mid-1950s, and over the years, he
earned a reputation as a brilliant and inspirational professor
and served on numerous campus and departmental committees; he
served as chairman of the English Department, and under his
direction, the department developed the English doctoral
program; over the course of his illustrious career, he received
many accolades for his teaching excellence; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Estes also had a passion for athletics; he
chaired The University of Texas at Arlington Athletic Department
and helped plan Maverick Stadium; he served as president of the
Southland Conference and played a role in launching the
Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, A highly acclaimed educator, Dr. Estes also
taught abroad with the Texas Education Consortium and worked at
the University of Malaysia from 1986 to 1988 and at the
University of London in 1992; and
WHEREAS, His many exploits and achievements could never
compete with the abiding love he had for his wife, Dorothy, with
whom he shared his many travels and adventures; together, they
had three children and welcomed many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, and these family members will long cherish
their memories of this exemplary Texan; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Emory D. Estes; 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 Emory Estes.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate