By:  Danburg                                             H.R. No. 1
       73R988 PAN-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The passing of James Robert Measley on March 14,
    1-2  1992, has brought a great loss to the many friends and relatives of
    1-3  this fine man; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A highly respected law enforcement officer,
    1-5  Mr. Measley retired from his position as a state trooper in 1988,
    1-6  drawing to a close a distinguished career in public service that
    1-7  spanned a quarter of a century; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, In recent years, this admirable gentleman dedicated
    1-9  much of his time and talents toward helping others through his
   1-10  strong support of the AIDS Mastery Program and his founding of the
   1-11  Legacy Counseling Center; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, James Measley was a caring and compassionate man
   1-13  whose unique strength and spirit were a source of joy and comfort
   1-14  to countless individuals; though his presence will be deeply missed
   1-15  by all who knew him, the memory of his courage and zest for living
   1-16  will long endure in the hearts of the many people whose lives he
   1-17  touched during his time on this earth; now, therefore, be it
   1-18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-19  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Robert Measley
   1-20  and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
   1-21  longtime companion, Mike Vandewater; to his daughters, Janice Nolan
   1-22  and Janie McKinney; to his five grandchildren; to his brothers and
   1-23  sisters; and to his many other friends and relatives; and, be it
   1-24  further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
    2-2  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
    2-3  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James
    2-4  Robert Measley.