SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
In Memory
of
Joseph Merrel Crawford
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Joseph Merrel Crawford of Quitman on November 17,
2018, at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, The son of Joseph Angelo and Virgie Crawford,
Joseph Crawford was born on August 17, 1924, in the Dry Creek
community in Hunt County, and he grew up with the companionship
of eight siblings, Vera, Edna, Elsie, Ercy, Ovela, Emmitt,
Marlin, and Odess; and
WHEREAS, Coming of age during World War II, Mr. Crawford
served his country as an electrical specialist with the United
States Army Air Corps, working on B-17 bombers; he enjoyed a
civilian career as a tooling inspector at LTV and designed the
elevator mockup for the space shuttle before retiring in 1980; a
man of many talents, he also found success as a realtor, and he
was a self-taught welder and built trailers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Crawford shared a rewarding marriage with his
wife, Ann Crawford, that spanned more than half a century; he
took great pride in his four children, Pamela, Joseph, Kenneth,
and Jerry, and with the passing years, he was further blessed
with seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and six
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Having lived in the Dallas area for many years,
Mr. Crawford settled in Quitman in 2002; he was a 32nd degree
Mason and a valued member of the First United Methodist Church in
Quitman; in his leisure time, he liked to play cards and go
hunting and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this
esteemed man's love and friendship will always remember him with
great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Joseph Merrel
Crawford and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Joseph Merrel Crawford.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 16, 2019, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate