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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58
2		-	In Memory
3		-	of
4		-	John Gordon Wilkerson
	1	+	2021S0596-1 10/06/21
	2	+	By: Perry S.R. No. 58
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	5	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
5	6		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
6	7		citizens of Lubbock in mourning the loss of John Gordon Wilkerson
7	8		Jr., who died August 28, 2021, at the age of 86; and
8	9		WHEREAS, John Wilkerson was born on December 18, 1934, and
9	10		was a lifelong resident of Lubbock; he graduated from Lubbock
10	11		High School, and he went on to earn a degree from Baylor
11	12		University; and
12	13		WHEREAS, John enjoyed a long career as chairman of
13	14		Wilkerson Storage Company and head of Wilkerson Properties, and
14	15		under his leadership, the companies expanded to serve a broad
15	16		array of clients in the commercial and industrial logistics and
16	17		real estate industries; he remained loyal to Baylor University
17	18		throughout his life, and his distinguished service to the
18	19		institution included 18 years as a member of the Baylor
19	20		University Board of Regents and two years as chairman of the
20	21		board; and
21	22		WHEREAS, John contributed greatly to the growth and
22	23		development of Lubbock through his many civic leadership roles,
23	24		and he gave selflessly of his time and resources to bring comfort
24	25		to the vulnerable and downtrodden; he was honored to serve as a
25	26		deacon at the First Baptist Church; and
26	27		WHEREAS, A man who cherished family above all things, John
27	28		shared 63 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Ruth, and
28	29		together they raised four children by loving Christian example;
29	30		he and Ruth were blessed with eight grandchildren, and they and
30	31		their two great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy
31	32		for him; and
32	33		WHEREAS, John Wilkerson was admired by his friends and
33	34		loved ones for his integrity, his generosity, and his devotion to
34	35		his hometown community; he was beloved by many, and he will long
35	36		be remembered with respect and admiration by all who were
36	37		privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
37	38		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
38	39		Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
39	40		condolences to the bereaved family of John Gordon Wilkerson Jr.;
40	41		and, be it further
41	42		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
42	43		his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
43	44		Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
44	45		memory of John Wilkerson.
45		-	Perry
46		-	________________________________
47		-	President of the Senate
48		-	I hereby certify that the
49		-	above Resolution was adopted by
50		-	the Senate on October 14, 2021, by
51		-	a rising vote.
52		-	________________________________
53		-	Secretary of the Senate
54		-	________________________________
55		-	Member, Texas Senate