SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97
In Memory
of
Sidney Elbert Stout II
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Sidney Elbert
"Bunky" Stout II, who died May 23, 2013, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Bunky Stout was born on October 23, 1935, in Fort
Worth; he served in the United States Air Force, and he married
the love of his life, Ruthell Powers, in 1964 in Little Rock,
Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, Bunky worked for Congressman Jim Wright and the
Community Action Agency in Fort Worth in the 1960s; he later
worked for the Texas Commission on Alcoholism through the
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in
Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, His last position in Washington was as department
director for the National Center for Alcohol Education; in 1983,
he began his service as the chief executive officer for USA
Patch; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his Fort Worth community, he promoted
sobriety for 46 years, and he spent 20 years volunteering at the
Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, he was a strong,
generous, kindhearted person who was respected for his
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Bunky Stout's courageous attitude toward life was
inspirational to others, and he leaves behind memories that will
be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Sidney Elbert Stout II;
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 Bunky Stout.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 21, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate