Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Jack Crosby
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	6	citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Jack Crosby, who died
7	7	December 30, 2016, at the age of 90; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Jack Crosby was born and raised in Del Rio, Texas;
9	9	he became a larger-than-life businessman who was beloved for his
10	10	kindness and integrity and was respected around the world for his
11	11	far-reaching entrepreneurial initiatives; and
12	12	WHEREAS, Jack began studying business at The University of
13	13	Texas, and he suspended his education for two years to serve as a
14	14	gunnery instructor in the United States Navy; upon returning to
15	15	school in 1946, he and his friends built living quarters in the
16	16	back yard of his fraternity and he earned a varsity letter by
17	17	serving as student manager of the university baseball team; and
18	18	WHEREAS, After college, Mr. Crosby had humble career
19	19	beginnings as an employee in the family appliance business in Del
20	20	Rio; in order to increase television sales, he built a 450-foot
21	21	tower and successfully brought cable television to the region; in
22	22	so doing, he began down a path that would ultimately distinguish
23	23	him as a world-renowned media mogul; in addition to developing
24	24	Univision, the first Spanish-language broadcast station in the
25	25	United States, he built television systems around the globe and
26	26	founded companies that later became major media conglomerates; and
27	27	WHEREAS, The quintessential entrepreneur, Mr. Crosby
28	28	contributed greatly to the growth and development of the City of
29	29	Austin; after moving to the capital city in 1966, he founded Rust
30	30	Ventures, which led to the creation of Austin Ventures, and his
31	31	companies gained recognition for the development of prime
32	32	commercial real estate, including establishing One American
33	33	Center, and for funding many of the city's most successful
34	34	technology companies; a man of many talents and interests, he
35	35	also served on the board of directors of Robert Redford's
36	36	Sundance Institute and on the board of Orion Pictures; and
37	37	WHEREAS, While noted for his passion for business and
38	38	entrepreneurial challenge, Jack Crosby was also a devoted
39	39	husband and father who embodied the spirit of a true Texas
40	40	gentleman in every facet of his life; he was beloved by all who
41	41	were privileged to know him, and he leaves behind memories that
42	42	will long be cherished by his family and countless friends; now,
43	43	therefore, be it
44	44	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
45	45	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
46	46	family of Jack Crosby; and, be it further
47	47	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
48	48	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
49	49	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
50	50	memory of Jack Crosby.
51	51	Watson
52	52	________________________________
53	53	President of the Senate
54	54	I hereby certify that the
55	55	above Resolution was adopted by
56	56	the Senate on January 17, 2017, by
57	57	a rising vote.
58	58	________________________________
59	59	Secretary of the Senate
60	60	________________________________
61	61	Member, Texas Senate