H.R. No. 996
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Claud Barton Jacobs on February 27,
2023, at the age of 80, concluded a remarkable life of service to
the Victoria community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Yoakum on July 14, 1942, Claud Jacobs was the
son of Claud John Jacobs and Anna Rose Barton Jacobs; he graduated
from St. Joseph High School in 1960 and went on to earn a bachelor's
degree from The University of Texas at Austin, where he was senior
class president; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jacobs embarked on a 45-year career in insurance
and financial services in 1964, and he eventually went into
business for himself, forming Jacobs Insurance, which became
Jacobs-Weber Insurance; he was later a founding partner of
LodeStone Financial Services; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Mr. Jacobs helped establish Bluebonnet
Youth Ranch, a private care facility and long-term residential home
for mothers and families in need; over the years, it has housed more
than 600 children, and he had an active role with the organization,
helping raise millions of dollars at its annual golf tournament
fundraiser and serving as a house parent, cook, and tour guide;
along the way, he helped start an endowment fund for the University
of Houston-Victoria athletic program and gave generously of his
time and talents to several charitable organizations, including the
Boy Scouts Troop 110 of Victoria; he was recognized as a Knight of
St. Gregory by Pope John Paul II for outstanding community service
and received the South Texas Council of Boy Scouts of America
Distinguished Citizen Award in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Jacobs married Mary Virginia Mason in Kerrville
on June 6, 1964, and the couple shared a fulfilling marriage that
spanned nearly six decades; he took great pride in his children,
Todd and Tonya, and his grandchildren, Zachary and Jenna; and
WHEREAS, An engaged citizen, a devoted family man, and an
admired business leader, Claud Jacobs lived a rich and purposeful
life, and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by those
who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Claud Barton Jacobs
and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and 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 Claud
Jacobs.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 996 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 20, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House