SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 102
In Memory
of
Gerald Driscoll Flanagan
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Gerald Driscoll Flanagan, who died June
25, 2013, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Flanagan was born April 15, 1923, in New
York City, to James and Carolyn Flanagan; after his high school
graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his long and distinguished
military career, Mr. Flanagan served in World War II, the Korean
War, and the Vietnam War, and he retired as a senior master
sergeant; while serving with the 452nd Bomb Group of the 8th Air
Force, he took part in the historic Berlin Airlift; his medals
and commendations include the Distinguished Flying Cross and the
Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, While stationed in England, he met and married a
noted vaudevillian performer, the late Edna Marion Taylor; the
couple moved to Fort Worth in 1967 after his retirement from the
armed forces, and he enjoyed a second career in quality control
with General Dynamics; he was a longtime, faithful member of
Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, 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 Gerald Driscoll Flanagan;
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 Gerald Flanagan.
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