SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
In Memory
of
Gus Wolf
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
friends of Gus Leo Wolf of Big Sandy, who passed away on April 7,
2020, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Gus Wolf was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,
in 1951; his family immigrated to the United States in 1956 and
eventually settled in Dunellen, New Jersey, where he graduated
from high school in 1969; he went on to earn a business degree
from Union County College, and he became a member of American
Mensa; and
WHEREAS, In 1975, Mr. Wolf exchanged wedding vows with
Joanne Sweeney, and the couple shared a rewarding marriage that
spanned nearly four and a half decades; they were blessed with 4
children, Spencer, Taylor, Graeme, and Hayden, all of whom they
homeschooled, and they later welcomed 12 grandchildren into
their family; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of a successful career, Mr. Wolf
served as a production manager and supervisor, a systems analyst,
and a materials and office manager for a number of companies,
including Simmonds Precision Products, the Lockheed Corporation,
Foremost Manufacturing, Frigidaire, and Kaufman Stairs;
additionally, he did voice-overs and radio spots for WFME in New
York and for Family Stations, Inc.; in 2007, he and his family
relocated to Big Sandy in East Texas, where he worked in outside
sales in the health insurance field with such entities as Aflac,
Lincoln Heritage, and United Healthcare; and
WHEREAS, More recently, Mr. Wolf and his wife had
established Piney Creek Farm, providing organically grown
produce to East Texas restaurants and health food stores;
Mr. Wolf was also an avid beekeeper, and he led the East Texas
Beekeepers Association and the Longview Beekeeper's Association
as president; in addition, he was heavily involved with the
International ALERT Academy in Big Sandy, and he participated in
numerous events and conferences; and
WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Wolf regularly spoke
from the pulpit at both the Brookwood Bible Chapel in Longview
and the Golden Bible Chapel; he was engaged in Bible Study
Fellowship and served as a children's leader and as the assistant
teaching leader for the men's class in Longview; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his wisdom, his kind and generous
nature, and his sharp wit, Gus Wolf brightened the world for all
who knew him, and they will forever hold him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
of Gus Leo Wolf and extend deepest condolences to the members of
his family: to his wife, Joanne; to his sons, Spencer and Graeme;
to his daughters, Taylor and Hayden; to his sister, Inge; to his
grandchildren; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Gus Wolf.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 11, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate