By: Hightower H.R. No. 204 73R3304 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The State of Texas has lost a valued citizen with 1-2 the passing of the Honorable James Browder on January 3, 1993, at 1-3 the age of 52; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born July 19, 1940, in 1-5 Livingston and was graduated from Sam Houston State University as a 1-6 young man; and 1-7 WHEREAS, After proudly serving his country as a member of the 1-8 United States Marine Corps, Mr. Browder worked for child welfare in 1-9 Coldspring from 1963 to 1965 and returned to military service as a 1-10 captain in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969; and 1-11 WHEREAS, This admirable gentleman also distinguished himself 1-12 as a respected member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1-13 1976 to 1980 and, during that time, served the constituents of 1-14 District 16 with the utmost integrity and distinction; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Employed by Clark Development Company from 1983 to 1-16 1992, he was a valued employee of Barron Management Company at the 1-17 time of his passing; in addition, Mr. Browder was a former 1-18 president of the Bank of San Jacinto County in Coldspring; and 1-19 WHEREAS, James Browder was a caring and courageous citizen 1-20 who will long be remembered for his outstanding service to the 1-21 State of Texas; though his presence will be deeply missed by all 1-22 who knew him, his unique spirit will surely live on in the many 1-23 accomplishments he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Browder and 2-2 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 2-3 Sandra Browder; to his sons and daughter-in-law, Brad and Donna 2-4 Browder and James Browder; to his daughters and son-in-law, Alyssa 2-5 Browder, Loreba and George Stoddard, and Angela Kirkham; to his 2-6 parents, James and Mildred Browder; to his brother, Kenneth 2-7 Browder; and to his beloved grandson, Justin Browder; and, be it 2-8 further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-11 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-12 the Honorable James Browder.