SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 143
In Memory
of
Luther G. Prunty
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Jacksboro in mourning the loss of Luther G. Prunty,
who died January 8, 2015, at the age of 102; and
WHEREAS, Luther Prunty was born on January 11, 1912, in
Jack County; he graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1932, and
after high school, he worked as a cowboy in Muleshoe and was
inspired to pursue a ranching career; and
WHEREAS, He served with distinction in the United States
Army and was a member of the Lost Battalion; captured by the
Japanese in the days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he was
released after spending three and one-half years in a prison
camp; upon his return, he and other prisoners of war were honored
by President Harry Truman at the White House; and
WHEREAS, After his service, Mr. Prunty returned to Jack
County and began his ranching career; in June of 1947, he married
the love of his life, Dorothy Dodson; they raised two daughters
and were later blessed with two grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Luther loved his hometown and Jack County; he was
active in numerous veterans organizations and was a member of the
First Methodist Church and the Lions Club; he also served terms
as the Jack County tax collector and assessor and the Jack County
auditor; and
WHEREAS, Luther Prunty was a kind man who gave willingly of
his time to others; he was respected and admired by many, and he
leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Luther G. Prunty; 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 Luther G. Prunty.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 10, 2015,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate