By: Wentworth S.R. No. 93
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 James E. Ingram
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of San Antonio in mourning the loss of James E. Ingram who died
1-7 January 5, 1995, at the age of 53; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born in 1942, James Ingram was a graduate of Baylor
1-9 University and Baylor University Law School; and
1-10 WHEREAS, A talented athlete, James Ingram was an
1-11 All-Southwest Conference end while attending Baylor University;
1-12 he was named Most Outstanding Lineman at the Bluebonnet Bowl in
1-13 1963 and was a captain of the South Squad at the Hula Bowl; he
1-14 also played on the Houston Oilers football team in 1964; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Mr. Ingram was dedicated to his work as an attorney
1-16 and was a partner with the law firm of Butler and Binion at the
1-17 time of his death; he was a director of the San Antonio Bar
1-18 Foundation and a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation; and
1-19 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Mr. Ingram
1-20 was respected in the community for his many accomplishments; and
1-21 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, he served on the Board
1-22 of Managers of Bexar County Hospital District and was a director of
1-23 the National Conference of Christians and Jews; he was a trustee of
2-1 the Baptist Children's Home; and
2-2 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
2-3 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and
2-4 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
2-5 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, James Ingram was a member of
2-6 Trinity Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school
2-7 teacher; and
2-8 WHEREAS, James Ingram lived his life to the fullest and was
2-9 a devoted husband and father who leaves behind memories that will
2-10 be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore,
2-11 be it
2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-13 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
2-14 of James E. Ingram: his wife, Kay Kallina Ingram; his daughters,
2-15 Julie Ingram and Shannon Ingram; his sons and daughter-in-law, Kal
2-16 and Christina Ingram and Cameron Ingram; his mother and stepfather,
2-17 Florence Ingram and Roy J. Johnson; and his sister, Flo Nell Ingram;
2-18 and, be it further
2-19 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-20 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
2-21 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
2-22 do so in memory of James Ingram.
2-23 ______________________________________
2-24 President of the Senate
2-25 I hereby certify that the above
3-1 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-2 on January 26, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-3 ______________________________________
3-4 Secretary of the Senate
3-5 ______________________________________
3-6 Member, Texas Senate