TITLE: In memory of Jack Erwin Rutherford of Jourdanton.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jack Erwin Rutherford of Jourdanton.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Jack Erwin Rutherford of Jourdanton, who died on February 27, 2021, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, The son of Ford and Lois Rutherford, Jack Rutherford was born in Jourdanton on August 20, 1939, and he grew up in Christine with seven siblings, James, Lake, Ollie, Mary, Nettie, Frankie, and Kathy; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Rutherford served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967; in civilian life, he worked as a rancher and cattle hauler, and he was also employed by the Atascosa Livestock Exchange; he was named Cowboy of the Year in 1980, and in 2008 he was inducted into the South Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rutherford shared a loving union with his wife, Elaine, and he was the proud father of three children, Robert, Alan, and Gay; later in life he was blessed with eight grandchildren, Vanessa, Brooke, Christi, Kaycee, Katlyn, Tyler, Guy, and Bailey, and five great-grandchildren, Madison, Jayden, Taylor, Kaydenee, and Wiley; and WHEREAS, Jack Rutherford lived a life that was rich in family and friends, and those who were privileged to share in his love and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jack Erwin Rutherford and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jack Rutherford. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2032 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House