SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 101
In Memory
of
Robert Wingate, Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of Robert Wingate,
Sr., who died July 6, 2013, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Robert Wingate was born on May 7, 1929, in
Whitney, Texas; after graduating from Whitney High School, he
worked for Convair in Fort Worth; he later joined the United
States Army and served his country in Korea; he married Katie
Cunningham on June 27, 1953; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wingate served as a machinist for General
Dynamics in Fort Worth for 42 years; he retired to Blum in 1982,
and he returned to Fort Worth in 2000; and
WHEREAS, He loved to watch the Texas Rangers and enjoyed
woodworking, dogs, and bluegrass music; he also enjoyed raising
cows and crops and rebuilding old tractors; he was a member of the
International Association of Machinists; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wingate was devoted to his wife, Katie, and to
his five children, 13 grandchildren, and seven
great-grandchildren; he was a man of integrity and strength who
was respected for his accomplishments, 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, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Robert Wingate, Sr.; 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 Robert Wingate, Sr.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 30, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate