By:  Bivins                                           S.C.R. No. 84
                             SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The City of Pampa and the State of Texas lost one of
    1-2  the state's outstanding leaders and respected citizens with the
    1-3  passing of the Honorable J. Foster Whaley who died April 25, 1993,
    1-4  at the age of 73; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A distinguished state legislator, J. Foster Whaley
    1-6  represented Gray County from 1979 to 1989 in the Texas House of
    1-7  Representatives where he is remembered for his valuable
    1-8  contributions as Budget and Oversight Chairman for the Committee on
    1-9  County Affairs; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, The former county agent brought his considerable
   1-11  knowledge and experience to his work as a member of the
   1-12  Appropriations Committee and the Committee on Agriculture and
   1-13  Livestock; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Mr. Whaley was born in Bulcher and grew up in
   1-15  Illinois Bend; after his graduation from Saint Jo High School, he
   1-16  served his country valiantly during World War II as a member of
   1-17  General George Patton's 3rd Army in Europe; for his exceptional
   1-18  bravery he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, After the war he returned to Texas and graduated
   1-20  from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of science degree in
   1-21  agriculture; in 1950 Mr. Whaley began his exceptional career in
   1-22  agriculture in Pampa as Gray County agricultural agent; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, During his tenure as Armstrong County agent from
    2-1  1953 to 1960, he established a cooperative for rural residents who
    2-2  were able to receive their first telephone service; Mr. Whaley
    2-3  returned to Gray County as agricultural agent until he won election
    2-4  to the Texas House of Representatives; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, In recognition of his invaluable contributions to
    2-6  agriculture, Mr. Whaley received various honors over the years,
    2-7  including the Distinguished Service Award from the National
    2-8  Association of County Agents and the Superior Service Award from
    2-9  Texas A&M University; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, A dedicated family man who took an interest in the
   2-11  lives of his loved ones, Mr. Whaley married Lois Spalding in 1951
   2-12  and became the proud father of three children, Christie Ann,
   2-13  Karlette Kay, and Wayne Jay, and a caring grandfather to his four
   2-14  grandchildren; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, The death of such an outstanding citizen is felt not
   2-16  only by his family and friends, but by all those who knew and
   2-17  respected this beloved gentleman; now, therefore, be it
   2-18        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
   2-19  hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of the Honorable J.
   2-20  Foster Whaley:  his wife, Lois; his daughters, Christie Ann Cofield
   2-21  and Karlette Kay Baker; his son, Wayne Jay Whaley; and his four
   2-22  grandchildren; and, be it further
   2-23        RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the
   2-24  members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
   2-25  Texas Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day,
    3-1  it do so in memory of the Honorable J. Foster Whaley.