SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58
In Memory
of
John Gordon Wilkerson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Lubbock in mourning the loss of John Gordon Wilkerson
Jr., who died August 28, 2021, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, John Wilkerson was born on December 18, 1934, and
was a lifelong resident of Lubbock; he graduated from Lubbock
High School, and he went on to earn a degree from Baylor
University; and
WHEREAS, John enjoyed a long career as chairman of
Wilkerson Storage Company and head of Wilkerson Properties, and
under his leadership, the companies expanded to serve a broad
array of clients in the commercial and industrial logistics and
real estate industries; he remained loyal to Baylor University
throughout his life, and his distinguished service to the
institution included 18 years as a member of the Baylor
University Board of Regents and two years as chairman of the
board; and
WHEREAS, John contributed greatly to the growth and
development of Lubbock through his many civic leadership roles,
and he gave selflessly of his time and resources to bring comfort
to the vulnerable and downtrodden; he was honored to serve as a
deacon at the First Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, A man who cherished family above all things, John
shared 63 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Ruth, and
together they raised four children by loving Christian example;
he and Ruth were blessed with eight grandchildren, and they and
their two great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy
for him; and
WHEREAS, John Wilkerson was admired by his friends and
loved ones for his integrity, his generosity, and his devotion to
his hometown community; he was beloved by many, and he will long
be remembered with respect and admiration by all who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of John Gordon Wilkerson Jr.;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of John Wilkerson.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on October 14, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate