SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 455
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  James Kyle Park
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of James Kyle Park, who died
  August 15, 2020, at the age of 86; and
         WHEREAS, A seventh-generation Texan, Jim Park was born in
  Beaumont on February 22, 1934; he earned his diploma from Allen
  Military Academy in Bryan, Texas, and he continued his studies at
  Lamar University; and
         WHEREAS, Jim was drafted into the United States Army, and
  he served his tour of duty in Fairbanks, Alaska; he returned to
  Beaumont after his service and soon met Sissy, who became his
  best friend and wife; they were blessed with three sons, Kyle,
  Joey, and John, and for 65 years, Jim and Sissy were rarely apart
  for more than a few days; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Park enjoyed working cattle with his friends
  at a ranch in LaBelle, just south of Beaumont; he truly loved the
  cowboy way of life and cherished time spent caring for a vast
  cattle herd; an avid outdoorsman, he also enjoyed fishing and
  spending time hunting on his ranch in Uvalde; and
         WHEREAS, Jim Park was a devoted husband and father and an
  esteemed member of the Beaumont community; he was beloved by
  many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished
  by those who were privileged to share in his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of James Kyle Park; 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 Jim Park.
 
  Creighton
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 20, 2021, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate