By: Patterson S.R. No. 358
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Lieutenant Commander James Robert Segars
1-5 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Commander James Robert Segars of the
1-6 United States Naval Reserve died tragically in the crash of his
1-7 F-14 Tomcat jet fighter near Comanche, Texas, on December 23, 1992;
1-8 and
1-9 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with his
1-10 family and friends and the citizens of the entire state in mourning
1-11 the painful loss of this gallant Texas hero; and
1-12 WHEREAS, The former Marine Corps officer had been with the
1-13 Naval Reserve program at the Dallas Naval Air Station since 1988
1-14 where he served with distinction as Administrative Officer of
1-15 Fighter Squadron 201; and
1-16 WHEREAS, Commander Segars is remembered for his enthusiasm
1-17 for life and his pursuit of excellence in all his endeavors; and
1-18 WHEREAS, He shared his life with others in many ways: his
1-19 love of flying, his knowledge of computers, his creativeness in
1-20 photography, and his love of God; and
1-21 WHEREAS, A native of Galveston County, Texas,
1-22 Commander Segars graduated from Stephen F. Austin State
1-23 University with a bachelor of science degree in history and
2-1 physical education in 1972; he taught in the Hitchcock Independent
2-2 School District for one year before joining the United States Marine
2-3 Corps in 1973; and
2-4 WHEREAS, As a member of Marine Fighter Squadron 333, the
2-5 gallant officer was the first Marine and the second aviator to
2-6 achieve 100 traps on the USS Nimitz's first tour; and
2-7 WHEREAS, He began his reservist career in 1977 and graduated
2-8 from the Navy Fighter Weapons School as a TOPGUN in 1980 and flew
2-9 2,600 hours in Marine F-4s; and
2-10 WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished military career,
2-11 Commander Segars displayed exceptional leadership, managerial
2-12 skill, and meticulous attention to detail in the execution of
2-13 his duties; and
2-14 WHEREAS, The recipient of various military medals in
2-15 recognition of his meritorious contributions, Commander Segars
2-16 was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal posthumously for his
2-17 professional performance, initiative, and devotion to duty; and
2-18 WHEREAS, His service to his country was marked by true
2-19 fidelity and allegiance; his supreme sacrifice will constantly
2-20 remind others of his deep devotion to those ideals Americans
2-21 revere; and
2-22 WHEREAS, As a teacher and coach at Bowman and Schimelpfenig
2-23 middle schools in Plano, Commander Segars served in an
2-24 administrative position and volunteered to teach computer inservice
2-25 training; and
3-1 WHEREAS, The devout Christian layman taught religious
3-2 education to confirmation classes at Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic
3-3 Church and Saint Jude's Catholic Church as well as adult Bible
3-4 classes; and
3-5 WHEREAS, Commander Segars was a loyal friend, dedicated
3-6 teacher, and exemplary Marine; his cherished memory will remain
3-7 forever in the hearts and minds of all those who knew and loved
3-8 him; now, therefore, be it
3-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
3-10 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
3-11 of James Robert Segars; and, be it further
3-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
3-13 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
3-14 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
3-15 so in memory of Lieutenant Commander James Robert Segars.
3-16 _____________________________________
3-17 President of the Senate
3-18 I hereby certify that the
3-19 above Resolution was adopted by
3-20 the Senate on March 2, 1993,
3-21 by a rising vote.
3-22 _____________________________________
3-23 Secretary of the Senate
3-24 _____________________________________
3-25 Member, Texas Senate