SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
In Memory
of
James Gilbert
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of James C. Gilbert of Texarkana, who passed away on
May 19, 2023, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born in Watson, Arkansas, on September 13, 1941,
James Gilbert was the son of G. W. and Alice Gilbert; after
graduating from high school, he answered his nation's call to
duty and served in the U.S. Army; he later embarked on a civilian
career in the wholesale flower business and retired from
Greenleaf Wholesale Florist after 32 years in the industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gilbert shared more than six decades of
marriage with his loving wife, Lena; they were the devoted parents
of a daughter, Sherrie, and a son, Phillip, and with the passing
years, Mr. Gilbert experienced the joy of seeing his treasured
family grow to include five grandchildren, Sarah, Kimberly,
Phillip, Kayleigh, and Matthew, and a step-granddaughter,
Shannon, as well as five great-grandchildren and six
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Gilbert enjoyed grilling
and deer hunting, and he loved to take trips to casinos; his
greatest pleasure was hosting crawfish boils each spring; and
WHEREAS, Although James Gilbert is greatly missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they
will forever cherish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 1st
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of James C. Gilbert
and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Lena Gilbert; to his daughter, Sherrie Parker, and her
husband, Danny; to his son, Phillip Gilbert, and his wife, Debi;
to his sister, Earlene Landry; to his grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and to his
many other relatives and 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 James Gilbert.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate