SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 526
In Memory
of
David T. Newman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of David T. Newman, who
died February 1, 2019, at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 29, 1959, David Newman was an
esteemed citizen who inspired those who knew him with his
kindness, his absolute devotion to friends and loved ones, and
his many contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, David Newman attended The University of Texas at
Austin; he enjoyed a successful business career as a managing
partner and vice president of B. P. Newman Investments, the firm
owned by his family, and he oversaw Church's Chicken franchises
in multiple states; and
WHEREAS, A devoted philanthropist and respected civic
leader, Mr. Newman served on the boards of several charitable
foundations, including Habitat for Humanity and the Laredo
Animal Protective Society, and he was chairman of the board for
the Laredo Chamber of Commerce from 2014 to 2015; and
WHEREAS, Above all things, Mr. Newman adored his family;
left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Laura
Newman, his two children, Brian Patrick and Lindsay Kaye, his
mother, Peggy Newman, and numerous friends and extended family
members; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of David T. Newman; 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 David Newman.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 1, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate