SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 207
In Memory
of
J. Taylor Brite
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Pleasanton in mourning the loss of Judge J. Taylor
Brite, who died January 8, 2019, at the age of 97; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on October 27, 1921, Taylor
Brite was a devoted public servant who was widely admired for his
kindness, his integrity, and his unbiased approach to the law; and
WHEREAS, Taylor Brite began a life of service as a member
of the United States Army Air Corps, and he served with
distinction during World War II; and
WHEREAS, He built a reputation for judicial excellence
presiding as judge of the 81st Judicial District in South Texas,
and he went on to serve as senior district judge for the State of
Texas and oversaw trials in numerous Texas counties; and
WHEREAS, Judge Brite shared 68 years of marriage with the
late Frances Calcote Brite; left behind to cherish his memory are
his children, Steve, Gary, and Tom Brite and Patricia Brite
Taylor; his grandchildren, Chris and Matt Taylor, Jennifer
Hissem, Amy Brinkerhoff, Emily Grecco, Kevin Hillis, Robert,
Tara, Taylor, and Alan Brite and Rachel Arevalo; and his 11
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Judge Brite was a respected and beloved member of
his community, and he will long be remembered with fondness 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, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Judge J. Taylor Brite; 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 Taylor Brite.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 19, 2019,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate