87R1604 JGH-D
 
  By: King of Parker H.R. No. 94
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
  memories of James F. Wood of Decatur, who died on April 22, 2020, at
  the age of 82; and
         WHEREAS, James Wood was born in Bridgeport to Frank and Lela
  Wood on November 4, 1937; after graduating from Decatur High
  School, he served in the U.S. military and then worked briefly for
  Bell Helicopter in Hurst; and
         WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Wood joined the staff of a
  car dealership, and he went on to become one of the most successful
  car dealers in the state; after managing Cocanougher Ford in
  Bridgeport, he ran Tanwood Motor Sales in Decatur with his wife for
  10 years; he then established his own business, James Wood Motors,
  which was the largest GMC truck dealer in Texas for a decade; today,
  his family owns GM and Hyundai dealerships in Decatur, a GM
  dealership in Denton, and several used car dealerships across North
  Texas; he was a member of the GM Presidents Dealer Advisory Council;
  and
         WHEREAS, A leader in his community, Mr. Wood served on the
  board of directors of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, played a
  vital role in the establishment of the Champions and Blue Ribbon
  Club of the Wise County Youth Fair, and served on the board of the
  Wise Health System; he was named Decatur's Citizen of the Year in
  1989, and he was a longtime member of Victory Family Church; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Wood enjoyed the love and
  support of his wife, the former Shirley Dale Stanley, with whom he
  shared 60 years; he took great pride in his three children, Raymond,
  Janetta, and the late Josh Wood, his five grandchildren, Alex,
  Hannah, Nicki, Natalie, and Franklin, and his 10
  great-grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, An engaged citizen, a devoted family man, and a
  successful entrepreneur, James Wood lived a full and generous life,
  and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all
  those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James F. Wood and
  extend sincere condolences to the members of his family and to his
  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 F.
  Wood.