Bill Text: TX SR207 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 207 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of J. Taylor Brite.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-19 - Reported enrolled [SR207 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR207-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 207


	In Memory
	of
	J. Taylor Brite

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Pleasanton in mourning the loss of Judge J. Taylor
	Brite, who died January 8, 2019, at the age of 97; and
	WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on October 27, 1921, Taylor
	Brite was a devoted public servant who was widely admired for his
	kindness, his integrity, and his unbiased approach to the law; and
	WHEREAS, Taylor Brite began a life of service as a member
	of the United States Army Air Corps, and he served with
	distinction during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, He built a reputation for judicial excellence
	presiding as judge of the 81st Judicial District in South Texas,
	and he went on to serve as senior district judge for the State of
	Texas and oversaw trials in numerous Texas counties; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Brite shared 68 years of marriage with the
	late Frances Calcote Brite; left behind to cherish his memory are
	his children, Steve, Gary, and Tom Brite and Patricia Brite
	Taylor; his grandchildren, Chris and Matt Taylor, Jennifer
	Hissem, Amy Brinkerhoff, Emily Grecco, Kevin Hillis, Robert,
	Tara, Taylor, and Alan Brite and Rachel Arevalo; and his 11
	great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Brite was a respected and beloved member of
	his community, and he will long be remembered with fondness and
	admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Judge J. Taylor Brite; 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 this day, it do so in
	memory of Taylor Brite.

	Zaffirini



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 19, 2019,
		by a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate