S.C.R. No. 3
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Pearsall in mourning the loss of John Byron Strait, Sr.,
who died June 4, 2013, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, John Strait was raised in Pearsall and grew up to
become a mathematics teacher and a farmer and rancher; he owned a
2,000-acre ranch outside of the town of Big Wells, Texas; and
WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his career as a teacher and to
his work on his ranch, and he devoted much of his time to raising his
sons, George Strait, the country musician, and Buddy Strait; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strait was a devout Christian who was noted for
his work ethic and high standards; he was a man of integrity and
strength who gave willingly of his time and energy to help others;
and
WHEREAS, He was respected for his accomplishments, and his
courageous attitude toward life was inspirational to all who knew
him; John Strait will long be remembered with affection and
appreciation by his family and his friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of John Byron Strait, Sr.: his wife, Anna; his son
and daughter-in-law, George Strait and Norma; his daughter and
son-in-law, Pency Edel and Lea; his daughter-in-law, Denise Strait;
and his four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; 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
Legislature, and that when the Texas Senate and House of
Representatives adjourn this day, they do so in memory of John Byron
Strait, Sr.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the Senate
on June 21, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 3 was adopted by the House
on June 24, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor