By West H.C.R. No. 170 75R9847 SAJ-F HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of J. W. "Jim" Spencer, Jr., on May 21, 1-2 1996, has brought a great loss to the many friends and relatives of 1-3 this distinguished Texan; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth, Mr. Spencer was born August 1-5 27, 1925, and was graduated from West Texas State University before 1-6 earning his master's degree from Sul Ross State University; he wed 1-7 the lovely Frances Markham on May 8, 1949, and the couple nurtured 1-8 a happy and fulfilling marriage that spanned 47 years; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Spencer was well regarded for his outstanding 1-10 career in the field of public education; he was a principal for 25 1-11 out of his 30 years with the Ector County Independent School 1-12 District, and he served as a member and president of the local 1-13 school board, member and president of the local chapter of the 1-14 Texas State Teachers Association, and member of the Ector County 1-15 Retired Teachers Association, and his outstanding commitment to the 1-16 children of the community was a source of inspiration to many 1-17 people; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Spencer further served his fellow residents 1-19 through his involvement with several civic and religious 1-20 organizations, and the groups that welcomed his stalwart service 1-21 include the First Baptist Church, the Andy G. Vaughn Masonic Lodge, 1-22 and the Tri Service Lions Club; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A man of great vision, honesty, and good humor, Jim 1-24 Spencer left an indelible mark on the Odessa community during his 2-1 years on this earth, and though he is gone from us now, his memory 2-2 will long endure in the hearts and minds of all who were privileged 2-3 to know him; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-5 hereby pay tribute to the life of J. W. "Jim" Spencer, Jr., and 2-6 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-7 beloved wife, Frances Spencer; to his son and daughter-in-law, Jay 2-8 and Patricia Spencer; to his daughter and son-in-law, Susie and 2-9 Alan Bullington; to his three sisters, Annie Meyer, Pauline 2-10 Cummins, and Helen Nunley; to his four grandchildren, Jake Spencer, 2-11 Erica Spencer, Amy Bullington, and Sara Bullington; to his 2-12 great-grandchild; and to his many other friends and relatives; and, 2-13 be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-16 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-17 memory of J. W. "Jim" Spencer, Jr.