HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and many friends of the Honorable James 1-2 C. Day, Jr., were deeply saddened by his passing on December 29, 1-3 1996, at the age of 64, and the Texas Legislature joins in mourning 1-4 the loss of this distinguished public servant; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Day was born August 15, 1932, to 1-6 J. C. Day, Sr., and Vera C. Wilson Day of Brookshire; he spent his 1-7 childhood in that locale, receiving his early education at 1-8 Brookshire Elementary School and Katy High School before attending 1-9 The University of Texas at Austin; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He returned to his childhood home, however, to 1-11 represent the people of Waller and Fort Bend counties in the Texas 1-12 House of Representatives, and from 1957 to 1961 his wise and 1-13 thoughtful leadership earned him the respect and gratitude of his 1-14 constituents in District 30; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Throughout all his endeavors, Mr. Day benefited from 1-16 the love and support of his wife of more than 37 years, Annie Laura 1-17 Mason Day; their relationship grew in mutual respect and trust with 1-18 each passing year, and their marriage was blessed with four 1-19 children, Wilson McFarland, Nancy Lynne, Laura Anne, and the late 1-20 Randol Mason Day; and 1-21 WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman will long be remembered for 1-22 his many contributions to his community, to his constituency, and 1-23 to the State of Texas, and his unique spirit endures in the hearts 1-24 of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-2 hereby pay tribute to the memory of the Honorable James C. Day, 2-3 Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: 2-4 to his wife, Annie Laura Mason Day; to his children, Wilson 2-5 McFarland Day, Nancy Lynne Day McCauley, and Laura Anne Day; to his 2-6 grandchildren, James Byron McCauley, Sarah Kathleen Day, Mason 2-7 McFarland Day, and Jared Edward Day-Lively; and to all the 2-8 relatives and many friends of this beloved man; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-11 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-12 memory of the Honorable James C. Day, Jr. Kubiak _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 221 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 25, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 221 was adopted by the Senate on May 7, 1997, by a viva-voce vote. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _______________________ Date _______________________ Governor