SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 788
In Memory
of
Wayland Coats Rivers Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Wayland Coats Rivers Jr., who died
February 26, 2012, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Wayland Rivers Jr. was born August 23, 1927, in
Austin; a graduate of Kemper Military Academy, he earned a
master's degree in business administration from Southern
Methodist University and a degree from The University of Texas
School of Law; he served his country in the United States Air
Force; and
WHEREAS, He married Jo Ellen Larkin in 1955, and the couple
was blessed with three children; in 1970, he married Ann Staacke
Rivers, and together they enjoyed a strong and happy union; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rivers had a productive career as a lawyer and
a businessman; after serving as an assistant attorney general, he
joined the Austin law firm now known as McGinnis, Lochridge, and
Kilgore; he left the firm to establish a private practice and to
manage his family's brick company and agriculture interests; he
was an avid outdoorsman and a dedicated rancher who developed
magnificent ranches and beautiful cattle herds; he dearly loved
his Encino Ranch in McMullen County; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, generosity, and many talents, he
gave unselfishly to others and to his community; he was devoted
to his family and lived each day to the fullest, and he leaves
behind memories that will not be forgotten by those who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Wayland Coats Rivers 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 Wayland Rivers Jr.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 30, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate