SR251 - In memory of John Lawrence Wilborn Sr. of Marshall.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 251       In Memory   of   John Wilborn Sr.            WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew   to a close with the passing of John Lawrence Wilborn Sr. of   Marshall on February 1, 2025, at the age of 92; and          WHEREAS, Born in Marshall on June 9, 1932, John Wilborn was   the son of Ella Mae Scott and Julius Wilborn; a 1949 graduate of   H.B. Pemberton High School, he went on to earn degrees from Wiley   University and Texas Southern University; he served his country   during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army; and          WHEREAS, In 1956, Mr. Wilborn met his future wife, Kathryn   Thompson, and they married a year later; the couple were blessed   with three children, John Wilborn Jr., Jeffrey Wilborn, and   Stephanie Wilborn Myers; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Wilborn had a long and rewarding career in   education, working as a teacher for nearly three decades and as   an administrator for eight years; in 1991, he retired from   Marshall Independent School District as deputy principal at Sam   Houston Middle School; and          WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Mr. Wilborn   represented District 5 in Marshall on the city council for 24   years; from 1992 to 1994, he served as mayor of Marshall,   becoming only the second African American to hold the office; as   mayor, he worked to integrate administrative positions into   municipal government; he also served on the Marshall Economic   Development Board of Directors for two terms; in addition, he was   an active member of Bethesda Baptist Church; and          WHEREAS, Although John Wilborn will be deeply missed, he   has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that   they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of John Lawrence   Wilborn Sr. and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his   passing; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of John Wilborn.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 13, 2025 by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate