SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 559
In Memory
of
Don Bigbie
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Don Bigbie, who died April 9, 2015, at
the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Don Bigbie was born on January 4, 1945, in Bowie,
to John and Viola Bigbie; he met his wife, Penny, while attending
Texas State University; they raised two daughters, Ashley and
Lindsey, and were blessed with five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bigbie worked for many years with Braniff
Airlines, rising to the position of director of International
Sales; he later founded his own tourism company to promote Texas
and tourism internationally; and
WHEREAS, After his retirement, he established Cross
Timbers Winery, which has won numerous state, national, and
international awards; he was active in a variety of community
organizations in Grapevine; he served for 20 years as chair of
the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau, and he served as
president of the Grapevine Ambucs; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of courage and vision who gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his generous spirit, and
his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Don Bigbie; 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 Don Bigbie.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate