Texas SR 49: In memory of Curtis Jefferson Jr. of Weatherford.

Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49
In Memory
of
Curtis Jefferson Jr.
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
to a close with the passing of Pastor Curtis Jefferson Jr. of
Weatherford on November 10, 2024, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Curtis Jefferson was born to Curtis Jefferson Sr.
and Pearlie Thomas-Jefferson on February 1, 1945, in Wortham, and
he grew up with the companionship of five siblings, Ruby,
Chrissie, Margaret, Sandra, and Willie; after graduating from
the F. W. Wheeler School for African American students, where he
distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete and salutatorian
of his class, he went on to attend Navarro Junior College,
becoming the school’s first Black basketball player; and
WHEREAS, On March 17, 1962, Mr.AJefferson exchanged
wedding vows with the former Sarah Jean Thomas, and they shared a
fulfilling marriage that spanned more than five decades before
her passing; together, the couple raised four children, Paula,
Douglas, Darla, and Patrick, and through the years,
Mr.AJefferson had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and
WHEREAS, Beginning in 1973, Mr.AJefferson worked for Gulf
South Pipeline in Wortham and then for Chevron Pipe Line in
Weatherford, spending 34 years with the companies; in 1987, he
embarked on a distinguished career in the ministry, establishing
New Hope Baptist Church in Weatherford as founding pastor; he
served as the church’s only pastor for three and a half decades
until his retirement in 2022, and he preached at other area
churches as well; civically engaged, he gave generously of his
time to a number of boards and committees, including the
Weatherford College Foundation Board, and he also coached youth
sports; among many accolades, he received the Earl King Award
from the Christian Men’s Fellowship of Parker County, and the
Weatherford City Council proclaimed March 27, 2022, as Pastor
Curtis Jefferson Day in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
community, Curtis Jefferson 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, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Pastor Curtis
Jefferson Jr. and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of
his family: to his children, Paula Jefferson-Gratts, Douglas
Jefferson, and Patrick Jefferson; to his grandchildren, Nicole
Jefferson-Theriot and her husband, Zach, and Andrianna
Jefferson-Polk; to his great-granddaughter, Olivia Jean Theriot;
to his sister-in-law, Jewell Maddox; to his brothers-in-law,
Robert Young and Pastor Cecil Crutchfield; to his aunt, Lillie
Thomas; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
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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 Curtis Jefferson.
King
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AAAAAPresident of the Senate
AAAAAI hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2025,
by a rising vote.
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AAAAASecretary of the Senate
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AAAAAAMember, Texas Senate
S.R.ANo.A49
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