SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 498
In Memory
of
Bruce Jacobson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dr. Bruce Jacobson, who died on January
13, 2023, at the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Jacobson was born on August 30, 1926, in
Saint Paul, Minnesota; he served the nation with distinction in
World War II as a member of the United States Navy before moving
to Texas to attend Texas Christian University and Baylor Medical
School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jacobson completed his residency at John
Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth under the mentorship of
Dr. May Owen; with two other doctors, Dr. Jacobson opened a
private practice in North Richland Hills in the late 1950s, where
he served families and residents of Northeast Tarrant County;
with six others, he also founded Glenview Hospital, now known as
Medical City North Hills; he later left private practice to run
the family medicine program at Southwestern Medical School,
where he trained and mentored hundreds of doctors; and
WHEREAS, A highly recognized and accomplished physician,
Dr. Jacobson was appointed to the President's Commission on
Biomedical Ethics by President Ronald Reagan in 1982; he served
on the United States Advisory Committee on Child Abuse and
Neglect and led the members of the Tarrant County Medical Society
and the staff of John Peter Smith Hospital for many years as
president; among many honors he received throughout his military
and professional careers, he was appointed as an admiral in the
Texas Navy by Governor Rick Perry in recognition of his military
service and his outstanding dedication to serving the citizens of
the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jacobson was an active member of his
community, and he served on the Birdville Independent School
District board of trustees and on the Bank of North Texas board of
directors; he served as the team doctor for the Richland High
School football team in the 1970s, and he received the top award
from the Haltom Richland Chamber of Commerce; a man of deep
faith, Dr. Jacobson was instrumental in the development of Peace
Lutheran Church in Hurst, and after retiring from medical
practice, he moved to Hillcrest Ranch, where he enjoyed spending
his days raising horses and golfing; and
WHEREAS, Bruce shared more than five decades of marriage
with his beloved late wife, Patricia Sue Jacobson, and they were
blessed with seven children; during their marriage, Bruce and Pat
were active in politics and worked hard during the 1960s through
the 1980s to reshape Texas politics; a leader in the conservative
movement of the Reagan era, Bruce's political involvement led him
to develop many strong relationships over the years, including
his friendships with three United States presidents; and
WHEREAS, After Pat's passing in 2004, Bruce was blessed to
again find love, and he shared more than 15 joyful years with his
second wife, Linda Jacobson; he treasured time spent together
with her and with her two daughters, his children, and his more
than 50 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; he was a devoted husband, father,
and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be
cherished forever by his many loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Bruce Jacobson; 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 on this day, it do so in
memory of Bruce Jacobson.
Hancock
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate