SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 129
In Memory
of
George Frederick Black
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Galveston in mourning the loss of George Frederick
Black, who died July 30, 2017, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Galvestonian, George Black was born on
Galveston Island on June 30, 1947; he was a proud island
resident, and he was widely respected for his efforts to ensure
that the community he loved remain an extraordinary place in
which to live, work, and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black shared more than 46 years of marriage
with his devoted wife, Sherry, and their son, Joshua, was a
source of great pride and joy to him; and
WHEREAS, He served the Boy Scouts of America and was a
scout master for the troop to which his son belonged and in which
his son earned the rank of Eagle Scout; Mr. Black helped guide the
organization in both local and national leadership positions,
and in recognition of his service, the Bay Area Council of Boy
Scouts awarded him a Silver Beaver District Award, the scouting's
highest honor; Mr. Black also served as a local community leader
for both the Jaycees and the Kiwanis Club, and he was a Mason and
member of the Galveston Scottish Rite; and
WHEREAS, In an effort to help one of the city's most famed
events to thrive, Mr. Black volunteered his time supporting the
Galveston Mardi Gras; he served as parade marshall for the
children's parade and for the inaugural Knights of Momus Grand
Parade, and in 2014, he was bestowed the George P. Mitchell Mardi
Gras Award; and
WHEREAS, A devout man of faith, Mr. Black enthusiastically
served as a loyal member of the First Lutheran Church; he was a
general chairman of the Island Oktoberfest, the church's annual
fall festival, and he was proud to have helped establish Fanfare
Lutheran Music Academy, which provides a place for
underprivileged youth to gain an education and appreciation for
music and the arts; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black enjoyed a successful career as a
businessman and an entrepreneur; he was a founding member of
Robert Shields and Associates, which he later rebranded as
3Coast, and he served as president and chief executive officer of
the company; he and his wife also owned several local businesses
and apartment complexes in Galveston County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black was a treasured citizen and a celebrated
member of his community; he was beloved by many, and he will long
be remembered with deep respect and admiration by all who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of George Frederick Black;
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 George Black.
Taylor of Galveston
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 11, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate