87R30312 JGH-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 2032
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Jack Erwin Rutherford of Jourdanton, who died on
February 27, 2021, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of Ford and Lois Rutherford, Jack Rutherford
was born in Jourdanton on August 20, 1939, and he grew up in
Christine with seven siblings, James, Lake, Ollie, Mary, Nettie,
Frankie, and Kathy; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Rutherford
served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967; in civilian life, he
worked as a rancher and cattle hauler, and he was also employed by
the Atascosa Livestock Exchange; he was named Cowboy of the Year in
1980, and in 2008 he was inducted into the South Texas Cowboy Hall
of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rutherford shared a loving union with his wife,
Elaine, and he was the proud father of three children, Robert, Alan,
and Gay; later in life he was blessed with eight grandchildren,
Vanessa, Brooke, Christi, Kaycee, Katlyn, Tyler, Guy, and Bailey,
and five great-grandchildren, Madison, Jayden, Taylor, Kaydenee,
and Wiley; and
WHEREAS, Jack Rutherford lived a life that was rich in family
and friends, and those who were privileged to share in his love and
affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jack Erwin
Rutherford and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jack
Rutherford.