SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 654
In Memory
of
Louis Pitcock, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
residents of Graham in mourning the loss of Louis Pitcock, Jr.,
who died March 22, 2013, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 18, 1924, in Fort Worth, Louis
Pitcock graduated from Graham High School; he served his country
during World War II in the Intelligence Section of the United
States Air Force Strategic Air Command of Southeast Asia and was
stationed in the China-Burma-India theater; and
WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree in history and
government from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas,
and on June 29, 1949, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary
Ellen McFarlane; and
WHEREAS, Louis soon joined the family business, Pitcock,
Incorporated, and helped oversee its diverse interests; he also
was an active leader in the First United Methodist Church of
Graham and in the Rotary Club of Graham; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman placed great importance
on civic duty and education; he served on the board of the Graham
Chamber of Commerce, was chairman of the Graham Public Library,
and helped establish the Board of Higher Education Commission of
the City of Graham; in addition, he served on the Young County
Democratic Executive Committee for 30 years; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected community leader and a devoted
family man, Louis Pitcock dedicated his energy and time to helping
others; his generous spirit inspired all those who knew him, and he
leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by his beloved
wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Louis Pitcock, Jr.; 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 Louis Pitcock.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate