SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108
	In Memory
	of
	Carl Pendergrass
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Carl Pendergrass, who died January 13,
	2013, at the age of 69; and
	WHEREAS, Carl Pendergrass was born October 29, 1943, in
	Victoria; he was a 1961 graduate of Palacios High School, where
	he was a standout athlete and member of the football team; he went
	on to attend Texas A&M University and earn a bachelor's degree
	while proudly serving in the Corps of Cadets; and
	WHEREAS, He married Carol Halamicek Pendergrass in 1965,
	and the couple raised four children, who were a source of much
	pride and joy and who blessed them with 12 grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Pendergrass earned a degree from South Texas
	College of Law in 1969 and entered into the practice of law; he
	served as county attorney for Val Verde County for a time before
	returning to private practice; and
	WHEREAS, He was appointed by Governor George W. Bush to
	serve as presiding judge of the 83rd Judicial District Court of
	Texas on October 29, 1999; Judge Pendergrass served on the bench
	with distinction until the time of his death; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Pendergrass was active in numerous civic
	and philanthropic organizations, including the Val Verde
	Hospital Board, the Del Rio Housing Authority, the Lions Club,
	the Elks Lodge, and the 4-H Club; he served as Worshipful Master
	of Val Verde Masonic Lodge 646 of the Ancient Free and Accepted
	Masons; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Pendergrass was a dedicated outdoorsman,
	pilot, and racehorse enthusiast who lived life to the fullest; he
	gave unselfishly to others, and his warmth, his wisdom, and his
	wise counsel will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
	forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
	bereaved family of Carl Pendergrass; 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 Carl Pendergrass.
	Uresti
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 4, 2013, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate