On the recordMarch 9, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a true hero of the Crossroads, Mr. Claud Jacobs. A native of Yoakum and Victoria, Texas, Claud lived a life of extraordinary service to his community. His life's motto, ``You always get back more than you give'' guided him through public service in the Governor's office and in starting multiple businesses that helped his neighbors. Claud's faith in our savior Jesus Christ led him to be a friend to all, dedicating his time to training young people in his community. In 1968, his passion for at-risk youth led him to help found the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch and raise millions of dollars through charity events. For his extraordinary work, in 1986 Claud Jacobs was knighted as a Knight of Saint Gregory by Pope John Paul II. Claud was a friend to everyone in our community, it seems, and I know he was a friend of mine. We will miss his optimism, his warmth, and his can-do spirit. May God bless his family as we remember him and his legacy.
