By: Haywood S.R. No. 1279 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 James E. Prothro 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Wichita Falls in mourning the loss of James E. Prothro, who died 1-7 recently at the age of 83; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born September 28, 1911, in Wichita Falls, 1-9 James Prothro graduated from Wichita Falls Senior High School in 1-10 1928; he married Marie Johnson on July 14, 1951; and 1-11 WHEREAS, He graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1-12 1932 and from The University of Texas School of Law in 1936; he 1-13 served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1946; and 1-14 WHEREAS, An outstanding lawyer and well-known citizen, 1-15 Mr. Prothro was in a partnership with Lee Sellers from 1962 until 1-16 his retirement in 1986; he was a member of the International 1-17 Association of Lawyers and was a Keeton Fellow of 1-18 The University of Texas School of Law; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 1-20 James Prothro was respected for his accomplishments and for his 1-21 many contributions to his community; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 1-23 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-1 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 2-2 and 2-3 WHEREAS, James Prothro was a devoted husband, father, and 2-4 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-5 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-8 family of James E. Prothro: his wife, Marie Johnson Prothro; his 2-9 sons, Charles Bradley Prothro and James Johnson Prothro; his 2-10 brother, Charles Bradley Prothro; and his four grandchildren; and, 2-11 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 Prothro. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on May 27, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate