By: Sims S.R. No. 488 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 James Edwin Thompson 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Zephyr in mourning the loss of James Edwin Thompson 1-7 who died March 7, 1993, at the age of 69; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born June 11, 1923, in Forsyth County, Georgia, 1-9 Mr. Thompson had lived in Zephyr for the past six years; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He was retired from the United States Air Force 1-11 and was a veteran of World War II; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Respected and beloved by his friends, James Thompson 1-13 was an exemplary gentleman; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A well-known leader in his community and active 1-15 in volunteer work, he was a past master of Mount Zion Masonic Lodge 1-16 Number 316, Gainsville, Georgia, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, 1-17 and a Shriner; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 1-19 gave unselfishly of his time to others; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Thompson was a member of 1-21 the Baptist faith; and 1-22 WHEREAS, His wisdom, warm spirit, and valued counsel will 1-23 not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-1 WHEREAS, James E. Thompson was a devoted father and 2-2 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-3 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-6 bereaved family of James E. Thompson: his daughters, 2-7 Jonita Coleman, Jeannie Cox, and Juanita Cox; his mother, 2-8 Clyde Thompson; his brothers, Jerry Thompson, Charles Thompson, 2-9 Eugene Thompson, Lamar Thompson, Johnny Thompson, and 2-10 Macky Thompson; and his four grandchildren and eight 2-11 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-13 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-14 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-15 in memory of James E. Thompson. 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the 2-19 above Resolution was adopted by 2-20 the Senate on March 24, 1993, 2-21 by a rising vote. 2-22 _____________________________________ 2-23 Secretary of the Senate 2-24 _____________________________________ 2-25 Member, Texas Senate