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1	1	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 498
2	2	In Memory
3	3	of
4	4	Bruce Jacobson
5	5	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
6	6	commemorates the life of Dr. Bruce Jacobson, who died on January
7	7	13, 2023, at the age of 96; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Bruce Jacobson was born on August 30, 1926, in
9	9	Saint Paul, Minnesota; he served the nation with distinction in
10	10	World War II as a member of the United States Navy before moving
11	11	to Texas to attend Texas Christian University and Baylor Medical
12	12	School; and
13	13	WHEREAS, Dr. Jacobson completed his residency at John
14	14	Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth under the mentorship of
15	15	Dr. May Owen; with two other doctors, Dr. Jacobson opened a
16	16	private practice in North Richland Hills in the late 1950s, where
17	17	he served families and residents of Northeast Tarrant County;
18	18	with six others, he also founded Glenview Hospital, now known as
19	19	Medical City North Hills; he later left private practice to run
20	20	the family medicine program at Southwestern Medical School,
21	21	where he trained and mentored hundreds of doctors; and
22	22	WHEREAS, A highly recognized and accomplished physician,
23	23	Dr. Jacobson was appointed to the President's Commission on
24	24	Biomedical Ethics by President Ronald Reagan in 1982; he served
25	25	on the United States Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and
26	26	Neglect and led the members of the Tarrant County Medical Society
27	27	and the staff of John Peter Smith Hospital for many years as
28	28	president; among many honors he received throughout his military
29	29	and professional careers, he was appointed as an admiral in the
30	30	Texas Navy by Governor Rick Perry in recognition of his military
31	31	service and his outstanding dedication to serving the citizens of
32	32	the Lone Star State; and
33	33	WHEREAS, Dr. Jacobson was an active member of his
34	34	community, and he served on the Birdville Independent School
35	35	District board of trustees and on the Bank of North Texas board of
36	36	directors; he served as the team doctor for the Richland High
37	37	School football team in the 1970s, and he received the top award
38	38	from the Haltom Richland Chamber of Commerce; a man of deep
39	39	faith, Dr. Jacobson was instrumental in the development of Peace
40	40	Lutheran Church in Hurst, and after retiring from medical
41	41	practice, he moved to Hillcrest Ranch, where he enjoyed spending
42	42	his days raising horses and golfing; and
43	43	WHEREAS, Bruce shared more than five decades of marriage
44	44	with his beloved late wife, Patricia Sue Jacobson, and they were
45	45	blessed with seven children; during their marriage, Bruce and Pat
46	46	were active in politics and worked hard during the 1960s through
47	47	the 1980s to reshape Texas politics; a leader in the conservative
48	48	movement of the Reagan era, Bruce's political involvement led him
49	49	to develop many strong relationships over the years, including
50	50	his friendships with three United States presidents; and
51	51	WHEREAS, After Pat's passing in 2004, Bruce was blessed to
52	52	again find love, and he shared more than 15 joyful years with his
53	53	second wife, Linda Jacobson; he treasured time spent together
54	54	with her and with her two daughters, his children, and his more
55	55	than 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
56	56	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
57	57	gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
58	58	counsel will not be forgotten; he was a devoted husband, father,
59	59	and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be
60	60	cherished forever by his many loved ones; now, therefore, be it
61	61	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
62	62	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
63	63	family of Bruce Jacobson; and, be it further
64	64	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
65	65	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
66	66	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns on this day, it do so in
67	67	memory of Bruce Jacobson.
68	68	Hancock
69	69	________________________________
70	70	President of the Senate
71	71	I hereby certify that the
72	72	above Resolution was adopted by
73	73	the Senate on May 1, 2023, by a
74	74	rising vote.
75	75	________________________________
76	76	Secretary of the Senate
77	77	________________________________
78	78	Member, Texas Senate