88R29516 BHH-D
By: Eckhardt S.R. No. 556
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Lee Brooks Wilson of
Austin were deeply saddened by his passing on April 16, 2023, at the
age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The son of Gloria and James "Tom" Thompson, Lee
Wilson was born on October 21, 1956, and he grew up with the
companionship of two brothers, Paul and Leroy; as a child, he helped
out at his grandfather's café in Austin, and he spent his teen years
in Japan before attending college in Bossier City, Louisiana, and
East Lansing, Michigan; he graduated from Michigan State University
and went on to complete his education at The University of Texas at
Austin School of Law; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Wilson enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Jan Friese, and he took great pride in his
son, Jamie; and
WHEREAS, Although his loss is difficult to bear, Lee Wilson
has left his family and friends with many cherished memories, and
they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Lee Brooks Wilson and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Jan
Friese; to his son, Jamie Friese-Wilson; to his mother, Gloria
Thompson; to his brother, Paul Brown, and his wife, Sheila; to his
niece and nephew, Skylar and Clayton Brown; to his cousin, Pam
Westbrook; to his uncle, Clayton "Wes" Westbrook; and to his other
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Lee Wilson.