SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 125
In Memory
of
Charles Bryan Isbell
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Charles Bryan Isbell, who died on July
5, 2016, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Charles Isbell was born in Anna, Texas, to John
and Juanita Isbell; he was a 1957 graduate of Corsicana High
School; and
WHEREAS, He married his beloved wife, Dianne, in 1958;
during their 58 years of marriage, they raised three children and
were blessed with five grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, He began his professional career in Dallas as a
teller with Wynnewood State Bank and rose quickly through the
ranks to become a vice president; he became president of Hillside
National Bank at the age of 29; in 1970, after many years in the
banking industry, he moved with his family to Brownsville to join
his brother to form Isbell Seafood; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, he received
numerous awards and was active in a wide range of civic and
community organizations; he was a longtime member of the Improved
Order of Red Men and served for a time as its state president; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel 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 many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Charles Bryan Isbell; 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 Charles Bryan Isbell.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate