By: Brown S.R. No. 236
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 James S. Nabors
1-5 WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow that the Texas Senate
1-6 noted the passing of one of the state's most eminent citizens,
1-7 James S. Nabors of Brazosport, who died February 4, 1993, at the
1-8 age of 69; and
1-9 WHEREAS, The highly respected newspaperman was widely
1-10 known for his devotion to excellence and to the community he so
1-11 masterfully served; and
1-12 WHEREAS, The former publisher of The Brazosport Facts will
1-13 be remembered as a caring civic leader who worked diligently for
1-14 numerous worthwhile community projects; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Born in Talladega, Alabama, in 1923, the former
1-16 Marine served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II
1-17 and saw action at Iwo Jima, Saipan, and the Marshall Islands; he
1-18 graduated from the University of Alabama and landed his first
1-19 newspaper job with the Birmingham News; and
1-20 WHEREAS, His success as a circulation manager led to a
1-21 position on the Baytown Sun working under the late Fred Hartman
1-22 until he became publisher of The Brazosport Facts; and
1-23 WHEREAS, When Mr. Nabors was designated publisher of the
2-1 financially troubled publication in 1957, the circulation had
2-2 dropped to around 2,000 and he undertook the task of making his
2-3 paper the best daily newspaper of its size in Texas; and
2-4 WHEREAS, A crusader who campaigned for many worthwhile
2-5 causes, Mr. Nabors firmly believed that the newspaper had an
2-6 obligation to inform the public about needed community improvements;
2-7 and
2-8 WHEREAS, Whether enlightening the public of medical
2-9 malpractice suits or supporting a candidate for president of the
2-10 United States, Jim Nabors believed in presenting news and
2-11 advertising in a professional manner and setting an example of good
2-12 citizenship; and
2-13 WHEREAS, In 1974, Mr. Nabors was named Outstanding Citizen
2-14 of Brazosport by the Chamber of Commerce for his efforts to instill
2-15 a sense of cooperation among area cities and their governments and
2-16 for his dedication on behalf of the Brazosport Center for the Arts
2-17 and Sciences; and
2-18 WHEREAS, James Nabors leaves behind a legacy of fairness,
2-19 compassion, and integrity, and it is appropriate for the Texas Senate
2-20 to honor the memory of this respected and beloved individual; now,
2-21 therefore, be it
2-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-23 73rd Legislature, hereby express sincere condolences to the bereaved
2-24 family of James S. Nabors: his wife, Eleanor; and his daughters,
2-25 Susan Warren, Martha Hoy, Amy Crosby, and Elizabeth Maroney; and,
3-1 be it further
3-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
3-3 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
3-4 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
3-5 so in memory of James S. Nabors.
3-6 _____________________________________
3-7 President of the Senate
3-8 I hereby certify that the
3-9 above Resolution was adopted by
3-10 the Senate on February 16, 1993,
3-11 by a rising vote.
3-12 _____________________________________
3-13 Secretary of the Senate
3-14 _____________________________________
3-15 Member, Texas Senate