TITLE: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Thomas George Shippey of Holly Lake Ranch.

SUMMARY: In memory of U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Thomas George Shippey of Holly Lake Ranch.

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WHEREAS, The loved ones of U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Thomas George Shippey of Holly Lake Ranch were greatly saddened by his passing on April 4, 2013, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, Born in Grand Prairie on October 28, 1935, to George and Janie Shippey, Tom Shippey attended Tyler Junior College before joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C.; he went on to enlist in the United States Marine Corps in 1959, and his distinguished military tenure, which included two tours of duty in Vietnam, spanned 26 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Shippey settled in Holly Lake Ranch following his retirement; active in a number of worthwhile endeavors, he served on the board of directors of the Hawkins/Holly Lake Veterans Memorial and shared his time with the local Republican Club, Men's Golf Association, and Historical Society; he was also a charter member and three-term president of the Holly Lake Ranch Kiwanis Club, and his exceptional leadership earned him selection as lieutenant governor for District 34; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Shippey enjoyed the love and support of his wife of 50 years, Jan, and he took pride in a fine family that included two sons, Tim and Bryan, and three grandchildren, Faith, Ellen, and Drew; and WHEREAS, Tom Shippey lived a full and purposeful life, and though he will be deeply missed, his legacy of service to his country and his community will long resonate in the hearts of all those fortunate enough to have known him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (Ret.) Thomas George Shippey and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Jan Shippey; to his sons, Tim and his wife, Bridget, and Bryan and his wife, Sara; to his grandchildren, Faith, Ellen, and Drew; and to his 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant Tom Shippey. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2342 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House