TITLE: In memory of Lewis Edward Cook III.

SUMMARY: In memory of Lewis Edward Cook III.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Lewis Edward Cook III, who died March 6, 2011, at the age of 32; and WHEREAS, Lewis Edward Cook III was born January 4, 1979, in San Francisco, California; he graduated from San Francisco's University High School, where he was a four-time All-American swimmer; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cook graduated with honors in economics from Princeton University in 2001; following his graduation, he lived in Austin, where he established himself in the real estate community through his work with the John Lewis Company; he went on to continue his education at Duke University Business School, earning a master of business administration degree and recognition as a Duke Scholar; and WHEREAS, He returned to Austin and the real estate industry, working at Simmons Vedder before establishing his own real estate investment company; he was active in the Real Estate Council of Austin, the Urban Land Institute, and the Young Men's Business League; and WHEREAS, A young man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave generously to others, and his unquenchable curiosity, his ease with people from all walks of life, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and WHEREAS, He was devoted to his family and friends, and he will long be remembered with affection 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, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Lewis Edward Cook III; 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 Lewis Cook. Jackson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 9, 2011, by a rising vote.