Bill Text: TX HR29 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 29 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of James L. Bearden of Arlington.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-21 - Reported enrolled [HR29 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR29-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 29



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
	death of James L. Bearden of Arlington on November 9, 2011, at the
	age of 60; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on August 20, 1951, Mr. Bearden was
	the son of Clarence Wesley Bearden and Wanda Fae Bedwell Bearden;
	and
	WHEREAS, James Bearden served as an intelligence officer in
	the military and subsequently built a career as a private
	investigator and security expert; along the way, he earned a
	bachelor's degree in political science from The University of Texas
	at Arlington and then continued his education at the Texas Wesleyan
	School of Law, where he earned a degree in 2001; he went on to enter
	private practice and to serve as General Counsel for the Texas
	Association of Licensed Investigators; and
	WHEREAS, Involved in his community, Mr. Bearden variously
	shared his time and talents as an assistant scoutmaster, as
	president of the Fielder Museum, and as a member of the UTA Alumni
	Association Board of Directors; moreover, he was a valued
	congregant of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church; and
	WHEREAS, In the early 1970s, Mr. Bearden married Shana Lesa
	Bearden, and the couple shared 37 years together, until her death in
	2009; they were blessed with four children, Wes, Brad, April, and
	Chrissy, and their family later grew to include three
	grandchildren, Lily, Bella, and Maddie; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
	James Bearden made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved
	ones and fellow citizens alike, and he leaves behind a legacy that
	will be treasured for years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James L. Bearden and
	extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
	sons, Wes Bearden and his wife, Antoinette, and Brad Bearden and his
	fiancee, Tiffani Brooks; to his daughters, April Flowers and her
	husband, T. J., and Chrissy Bailey and her husband, Doug; to his
	grandchildren, Lily and Maddie Flowers and Bella Bearden; to his
	brother, Dan Bearden, and his wife, Amy; to his sisters, Wanda
	Burton and Bonnie Sims; and to his other relatives and many friends;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James L.
	Bearden.

	Patrick

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 29 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on February 18, 2013.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House