H.R. No. 897 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of James C. Sargent of Lampasas, at the 1-2 age of 73, has brought a great loss to the many friends and 1-3 relatives of this distinguished Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The son of Ode and Ollie Sargent, Mr. Sargent was 1-5 born September 4, 1921, in the community of Bend; like many others 1-6 of his generation, he was a dutiful and patriotic man who served 1-7 his country during World War II as a member of the United States 1-8 Army Air Corps, serving as a navigator and pilot in the North 1-9 African theater; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He was well regarded throughout the Lampasas 1-11 community for his successful career as a pharmacist, and for more 1-12 than 20 years, he was the co-owner of Terry Pharmacy; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Sargent led a full and active life and enjoyed 1-14 the close friendships he formed as an esteemed member of the Lometa 1-15 Masonic Lodge and First United Methodist Church; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This exceptional gentleman touched the lives of many 1-17 people during his lifetime and, though his presence will be deeply 1-18 missed, his memory will endure in the hearts and minds of those who 1-19 came to know and love him; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James C. Sargent and 1-22 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 1-23 beloved wife of many years, Jean Smith Sargent; to his two sons, 1-24 Jim Sargent and Gordon Sargent; to his daughter, Betsy Matheson; to 2-1 his three grandchildren, Lafe Sargent, Blandi Sargent, and Jake 2-2 Matheson; and to his many other friends and relatives; and, be it 2-3 further 2-4 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-5 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-6 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-7 James C. Sargent.