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.