By: Madla S.R. No. 67 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 James Pruett Espy III 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Fort Davis in mourning the untimely loss of James Pruett Espy III 1-7 who died November 17, 1994, at the age of 16; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born September 22, 1978, in Alpine, Jim Tre was a 1-9 sophomore at Fort Davis High School and an outstanding golfer who 1-10 competed on the district champion and regional qualifying Fort Davis 1-11 team last year; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Active in many facets of campus life, Jim Tre also 1-13 was the starting defensive end and receiver for the football team 1-14 this past season; he was planning to play basketball for the Indians 1-15 and would have been the leader of the golf team next spring; and 1-16 WHEREAS, An avid hunter and top-notch high school athlete, 1-17 Jim Tre was a talented and popular student who was beloved by his 1-18 classmates and teachers at Fort Davis High School; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Intelligent and warmhearted, he will long be 1-20 remembered for his engaging personality, his wisdom, and his sense 1-21 of humor; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Jim Tre was a member of the 1-23 Presbyterian faith; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Respected in the school and in the community for 2-2 his many accomplishments, Jim Tre was an exemplary individual who 2-3 gave unselfishly of his time to others and who was devoted to his 2-4 parents, brother, and sister; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A source of pride and joy to many, Jim Tre lived his 2-6 life to the fullest, and he leaves behind memories that will be 2-7 treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, 2-8 be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-10 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-11 family of James Pruett Espy III: his parents, Jim Espy, Jr., and 2-12 Sally Espy; his brother, Joe Espy; his sister, Mandy Lyn Espy; his 2-13 paternal grandparents, J. P. Espy, Sr., and Pansy Espy; and his 2-14 maternal grandmother, Kathryn Hardy; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-16 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 2-17 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-18 in memory of James Pruett Espy III. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on January 23, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 3-1 ______________________________________ 3-2 Member, Texas Senate