TITLE: In memory of George E. Freeborn of San Antonio.

SUMMARY: In memory of George E. Freeborn of San Antonio.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of George E. Freeborn, who died March 15, 2011, at the age of 84; and WHEREAS, George Freeborn was born on March 13, 1927, in Los Angeles, California, to Genevieve Helen Lloyd Freeborn and Dr. Grant Freeborn; he proudly served his country in the United States Navy Air Corps from 1944 to 1946; and WHEREAS, He was the founder of TexTek Plastics, Incorporated, in San Antonio, and served as its chief executive officer until he sold the company in 1992; he was a pioneer in the plastics industry, and his innovations were recognized with awards and are still in use today; and WHEREAS, He was a fellow of the Society of Plastics Engineers and a past director at large of the Society of the Plastics Industry; in 1987, he was the recipient of the CIM Leaders Award presented by Plastics Technology for Pioneering Computer Integration in Plastics Manufacturing; and WHEREAS, He was respected for his outstanding accomplishments and for his leadership in the community; he was a past president of the North Central Rotary Club and a former member of the board of directors of the Lighthouse for the Blind; he was also a member of the board of directors of the Lyric Opera of San Antonio; and WHEREAS, A devout man, he was a member of Saint Pius XCatholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus Alamo Council 4298; he was a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher; and WHEREAS, Mr. Freeborn was passionate about world travel and was an avid photographer and videographer; he also loved spending time camping, boating, and fishing with his family; and WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and WHEREAS, George Freeborn was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of George Freeborn: his beloved wife of 62 years, Tina Freeborn; his sons and daughter-in-law, Mark Freeborn and Sheryl and Scott Freeborn; and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the members of 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 George E. Freeborn. Wentworth President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2011, by a rising vote.