TITLE: In memory of George Vernon Wright, Jr., of San Antonio.

SUMMARY: In memory of George Vernon Wright, Jr., of San Antonio.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the passing of George Vernon Wright, Jr., of San Antonio, on June 1, 2011, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, The son of George and Clara Wright, Mr. Wright was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 11, 1925; he grew up in Wheatland, Missouri, and completed high school in Raleigh, North Carolina; he attended Kings Business College in Raleigh before serving his country in the United States Army in Japan during World War II; later, he attended John Brown University in Arkansas and became a territorial manager for Owens-Illinois in Texas until his retirement in 1987; he and his wife, Freida, owned the Diet Center on Bandera Road until 1993; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wright served as a precinct election judge for many years, and he was a valued congregant of First Baptist Church of San Antonio; a fan of big band music and ballroom dancing, he was a member of the KSupper Club; he enjoyed dancing at its events with Mrs. Wright and always cut a fine figure in his stylish suits and wingtip shoes; blessed with a lovely voice, he often delighted those around him by singing along with ballads and hymns on the radio; his other great pleasures included gardening and watching the Fox news channel, Lawrence Welk, and British comedies, a taste he acquired from his English-born bride; and WHEREAS, Charming and empathetic, George Wright brought joy to innumerable people through his warm, engaging manner; although his death has deeply saddened his loved ones, he has left behind many fond memories that they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of George Vernon Wright, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife of 32 years, Freida Wright; to his sons, Greger Wright, Mike Wright, Major Curby Graham, and Kerry Graham; to his daughters-in-law, Stephanie and Kristina; to his grandchildren, Claire, Vivian, Kennah, and Kolton; to his sister, Ann Measell, and her husband, Dave; to his brother, Richard Wright, and his wife, Lynn; 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 George Vernon Wright, Jr. Larson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 97 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House