| 1 | 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 775 |
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| 2 | 2 | | In Memory |
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| 3 | 3 | | of |
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| 4 | 4 | | Dennis F. Wright |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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| 6 | 6 | | passing of Dennis F. Wright of Hawkins and Trophy Club on April |
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| 7 | 7 | | 30, 2018, at the age of 70; and |
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| 8 | 8 | | WHEREAS, Dennis Wright was born in Kingsville to Zena and |
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| 9 | 9 | | J. T. Wright on October 31, 1947, and raised in Hawkins along |
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| 10 | 10 | | with his two younger brothers, Mark and Scott; he was a standout |
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| 11 | 11 | | athlete in high school, and he went on to receive his |
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| 12 | 12 | | undergraduate degree from Stephen F. Austin State University; |
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| 13 | 13 | | for a time, he worked as a coach and teacher in Anton and as a |
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| 14 | 14 | | coach in Seymour; he then returned to Hawkins to join the family |
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| 15 | 15 | | business, Big Sandy Sand Company, which was founded by his father |
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| 16 | 16 | | and grandfather, G. C. "Doc" Wright, in 1948; and |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, Dedicated to both his business and his community, |
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| 18 | 18 | | Mr. Wright served as a member of the Hawkins Independent School |
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| 19 | 19 | | District school board, as a director for the First State Bank of |
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| 20 | 20 | | Hawkins and the Wood County Electric Cooperative, and in various |
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| 21 | 21 | | other civic and charitable roles; an accomplished yet humble man, |
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| 22 | 22 | | he always focused his attention on helping those in need, and he |
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| 23 | 23 | | spoke highly of the achievements of individuals he worked with or |
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| 24 | 24 | | mentored; and |
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| 25 | 25 | | WHEREAS, Mr. Wright and his first wife, Rhonda Tullis, |
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| 26 | 26 | | became the parents of four children, John, Lee Ann, Joshua, and |
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| 27 | 27 | | Lauren; he later remarried and went on to enjoy a rewarding |
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| 28 | 28 | | 18-year union with Lori Wright; his family grew to include three |
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| 29 | 29 | | stepchildren,Drew,Corey,andCourtney,aswellasfive |
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| 30 | 30 | | grandchildren, Taytum, Tyson, Tess, Hailey, and Aubrey, and five |
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| 31 | 31 | | step-grandchildren, Dee, Miranda, Kalynne, Kolbie, and Jordan; |
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| 32 | 32 | | Mr. Wright spent much of his time traveling around the world with |
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| 33 | 33 | | his wife and visiting his children, and he was also fond of |
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| 34 | 34 | | golfing, cheering on the Texas Rangers, and entertaining guests |
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| 35 | 35 | | at his homes and lake cabin; and |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, Although Dennis Wright is deeply missed, his |
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| 37 | 37 | | loved ones may find comfort in remembering the warmth, kindness, |
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| 38 | 38 | | and integrity with which he lived his life; now, therefore, be it |
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| 39 | 39 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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| 40 | 40 | | Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dennis F. Wright |
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| 41 | 41 | | and extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; |
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| 42 | 42 | | and, be it further |
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| 43 | 43 | | RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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| 44 | 44 | | prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns |
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| 45 | 45 | | this day, it do so in memory of Dennis Wright. |
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| 46 | 46 | | Hughes |
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| 47 | 47 | | ________________________________ |
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| 48 | 48 | | President of the Senate |
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| 49 | 49 | | I hereby certify that the |
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| 50 | 50 | | above Resolution was adopted by |
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| 51 | 51 | | the Senate on May 20, 2019, by a |
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| 52 | 52 | | rising vote. |
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| 53 | 53 | | ________________________________ |
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| 54 | 54 | | Secretary of the Senate |
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| 55 | 55 | | ________________________________ |
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| 56 | 56 | | Member, Texas Senate |
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