Bill Text: TX SR433 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 433 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of James Edwin Russell Jr.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-25 - Reported enrolled [SR433 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SR433-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 433


	In Memory
	of
	James Edwin Russell Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of James Edwin Russell Jr., who died
	February 28, 2015, at the age of 82; and
	WHEREAS, Jim Russell was born on August 3, 1932, in
	Mauldin, Massachusetts, to James and Mabel Russell; he grew up in
	Floresville, where he graduated from high school; and
	WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's
	degree from Baylor University before serving as an officer in the
	United States Air Force; and
	WHEREAS, After his military service, Mr. Russell began a
	distinguished 42-year career in education as a science and
	mathematics teacher in Temple; he went on to serve as a teacher
	and an administrator in Austin, Brownfield, and New Braunfels; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Russell continued to expand his knowledge and
	expertise in his field by earning a doctorate in school
	administration at The University of Texas at Austin; he concluded
	his career by serving as assistant superintendent of personnel
	with the Hays Consolidated Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Russell was blessed with a wonderful family;
	he married Bonnie Frances Miller in 1961, and they enjoyed 29
	years of marriage together; his children, Jimmy and Laurie, were
	a source of much pride and joy, as were his beagles, who brought
	him much happiness throughout his life; and
	WHEREAS, His active lifestyle included a variety of
	pursuits; he enjoyed basketball, tennis, waterskiing, bowling,
	and scuba diving, and he was a talented singer who performed in
	church choirs, barbershop groups, and his gospel quintet; and
	WHEREAS, A man of strength, wisdom, and kindness, he gave
	unselfishly to others, and his many accomplishments and his
	enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
	forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
	behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
	many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of James Edwin Russell Jr.; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of James Edwin Russell Jr.
	Watson



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 25, 2015, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate