SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 760
In Memory
of
James Raguet Irion III
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of James Raguet Irion III, who died
April 8, 2013, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Jim Irion was born February 2, 1932, in Wichita
Falls into a pioneering Texas family; his great-grandfather
served as Sam Houston's secretary of state and was ambassador to
England and France for the Republic of Texas, and his
great-grandmother designed the official seal for the Republic of
Texas, which is still used today by the state; and
WHEREAS, He was married for 41 years to Veneice Matlock Irion,
and the couple was blessed with four children and seven
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Jim graduated from Texas Christian University and
earned a degree from The University of Texas School of Law; he
enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the practice of law, and
he spent his entire life in the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, He was known for his engaging sense of humor and
his radiant smile, and he had a unique ability to make everyone he
met feel at home; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, compassion, and exceptional
kindness, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
and valued counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a loving and 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 James Raguet Irion III; 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 James Raguet Irion III.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate