SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Victor L. Manor Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Victor Manor was born on October 13, 1953, in
Austin, to the Reverend Vernon Manor and Juanita Medearis; after
his 1972 graduation from John H. Reagan High School, he enlisted
in the United States Air Force and served with distinction before
returning to Texas and earning a degree from Prairie View A&M
University; and
WHEREAS, While working at the federal building in downtown
Austin, he was encouraged by Congressman Jake Pickle to explore
employment in the federal prison system; he went on to work as a
corrections officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons in
Bastrop, Texas, and in other locations across the country, for 30
years; while in Terre Haute, Indiana, he was instrumental in
creating a program for students in school to work one-on-one with
institutional staff; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, the late Patsy Hunt
Manor, moved back to Austin after his retirement; he has been
blessed with five children, and they and his eight grandchildren
are a source of much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Manor is an exemplary citizen who is widely
respected in his community, and it is truly fitting that he
receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Victor L. Manor
Sr. on his many contributions to the Federal Bureau of Prisons
and to our state and nation and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 10, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate