SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 747
In Memory
of
Judith Blanton Wilkerson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Judith Blanton Wilkerson, who died
April 26, 2019, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Judy Blanton was born on April 5, 1930, in Temple,
to Katherine and Melvin Blanton; she attended The University of
Texas at Austin, where she met the love of her life, the late
William Wilkerson; they were married for nearly 65 years and were
blessed with three children, David Wilkerson, Katie Wilkerson
Carnes, and Noel Wilkerson Holmes; her four grandchildren and her
great-granddaughter were a source of much pride and joy for
her; and
WHEREAS, Judy enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a
journalist; she and her husband were involved in publishing the
Comanche Chief and owned the De Leon Free Press before acquiring
the Pleasanton Express, which won hundreds of awards in the time
they owned it; she was known as a principled journalist who gave
voice to women and minorities, and she was also active in a number
of professional and community organizations, notably the South
Texas Press Association and the Pleasanton Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother,
and she was a dynamic leader in the Pleasanton community, and
later, in the Austin community; she was known for her unwavering
commitment to helping the less fortunate, and she leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever by her family and
countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Judith Blanton Wilkerson; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her 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 Judy Wilkerson.
Zaffirini, Flores,
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate