SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 730
In Memory
of
Jack Franklin Hardwick
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Dr. Jack Franklin
Hardwick, who died April 10, 2013, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Jack Hardwick was born September 14, 1932, in
Pavo, Georgia; he moved with his family at the age of 14 to
Galveston, and he graduated from Ball High School; he married Pat
Williams while he was a young man, and the couple was blessed with
four children; and
WHEREAS, He attended The University of Texas at Austin and
earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical
Branch at Galveston; he moved to Fort Worth with his family and
entered into the practice of family medicine; he enjoyed a
fulfilling 52-year career as a physician; and
WHEREAS, On Thanksgiving Day of 1979, Dr. Hardwick married
Jane Walker, and they enjoyed 33 years of marriage together; a
leading Fort Worth citizen, Dr. Hardwick was active in numerous
community organizations, including The Bridge, the Fort Worth
Opera, and the Texas Exes, and he served as president of the local
YMCA; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, compassion, and generosity, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom and his enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and countless 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 Dr. Jack Franklin Hardwick; 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 Dr. Jack Hardwick.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate