Jack Wimberly Minor


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Jack Wimberly Minor on November 11, 1996, at the age of 38, brought a great loss to the family and many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and WHEREAS, A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mr. Minor was born on April 22, 1958, and spent his formative years in Houston; he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville before moving to the Capitol City; and WHEREAS, An accomplished photographer, Mr. Minor worked for the Texas House of Representatives in that capacity for 15 years, photographing legislators on the House floor over the course of 27 regular and special legislative sessions; during that time he collected thousands of images in and around the State Capitol, and each Fourth of July he could be found capturing the magnificence of this historic building as fireworks filled the night sky; and WHEREAS, This commendable individual's contributions to the House photography department helped to raise it to a higher level, and as House photography manager, he set a standard of excellence that earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, Music also played an important role in defining Mr. Minor's life, and his love for collecting and sharing recordings was an integral part of his being; his impressive body of work stands as a reminder of his creativity and talent, and this collection has surely proved a comfort to his loved ones in this sad time and will no doubt provide his children with a cherished heirloom; and WHEREAS, Jack Minor was a man of great compassion and devotion who loved his wife and children without limit, and although his time with us was far too brief, his many contributions to his family, friends, and indeed the citizens of Texas have truly made this state a better place; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jack Wimberly Minor and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Monica Minor; to his sons, Jack Edward Minor and Garrett Stephen Minor; to his daughter, Maria Dolores Minor; to his parents, Jack and Dolores Minor; to his brother, Paul Minor; to his grandmother, Martha Wimberly; and to the many other relatives and friends of this fine man; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jack Wimberly Minor.
 
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_______________________________
Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1046 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 22, 1997.

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Chief Clerk of the House