SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 234
In Memory
of
John Ingram
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of John Ingram, a beloved Dallas citizen
and pioneering businessman, who passed away on February 16,
2019; and
WHEREAS, Born April 3, 1934, John Ingram grew up in
Marshall, Texas, where he received his education and developed
aspirations of becoming a successful entrepreneur; he went on to
attend Southwestern Business School in Dallas, and he served with
distinction in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, John learned the specifics of the formal-wear
business while working for a company in downtown Dallas during a
time when African American citizens could not rent attire from
white-owned formal-wear shops; he opened his first store,
Mr. Formal, in 1961, and he worked multiple jobs while his
business was struggling and growing slowly; over the years, due
to his hard work and commitment, his shop became a highly
successful minority-owned business, and he expanded his business
to nine locations; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep spiritual faith, John Ingram shared
a life of purpose with Joan Ingram, his devoted wife of 49 years;
their seven children, Sabrina, Demetrius, Sharmane, Johnetta,
Larry, Bonita, and Rodney, were a source of pride and joy for him;
John cherished time spent with his many friends and loved ones,
and he enriched the lives of others through his exemplary
strength and courage; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed member of his community, John Ingram
donated both his time and the use of his formal wear to numerous
organizations, and he was a trusted mentor to many young
entrepreneurs; he inspired others through his kindness,
generosity, and determination, and he will long be remembered
with 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, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of John Ingram; 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 John Ingram.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2019,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate