SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 556
In Memory
of
Lee Wilson
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 11, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate