SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
	In Memory
	of
	E. F. Whitus
	WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
	to a close with the passing of E. F. Whitus of Georgetown on
	June 22, 2023, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Ernest Whitus and Grace Ferguson
	Whitus, "Bo" Whitus was born in Golden on February 1, 1939, and he
	grew up with the companionship of a sister, Anita; during his
	youth, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and the Explorer Silver
	Award with the Boy Scouts of America, and he graduated with
	honors from Mineola High School; he went on to obtain an
	associate's degree and his real estate license from Tyler Junior
	College and to receive a bachelor's degree in business from The
	University of Texas at Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Whitus
	served in the United States Navy for more than two and a half
	decades, including six years in the reserve, and he retired at
	the rank of commander; along the way, he attended the Naval
	Postgraduate School for computer science, and after returning to
	civilian life, he earned a master's degree from The University of
	Texas at Tyler and a doctoral degree from Texas A&M
	University-Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Whitus enjoyed a rewarding career as an
	adjunct professor at TAMUC, and he co-owned the H&R Block
	franchise in Mineola until his second retirement in 2013;
	actively engaged in his community, he was a member of the Mineola
	City Council and the Mineola Independent School District Board of
	Trustees and an enthusiastic advocate for the Mineola Nature
	Preserve; he was also a former mayor of Mineola; among his many
	achievements, he received two Paul Harris fellowships for his
	service to the local Rotary Club as well as a Silver Beaver award
	for his contributions to the Boy Scouts; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Whitus benefited from
	the love and support of his wife, Marysue, and he took great pride
	in his daughters, Cara and Jennifer, and his grandchildren,
	Jackson and Charlotte; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his community,
	and his country, Bo Whitus earned the lasting respect and
	admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of E. F. "Bo" Whitus and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved
	ones; 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 Bo Whitus.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 19, 2023, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate