R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The family and many friends of James Napoleon Dorsey

 1-2     were greatly saddened by his passing on January 12, 1997, at the

 1-3     age of 90; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Born in Oklahoma City to Will and Willie Ann Dorsey,

 1-5     Jim Dorsey found his calling in life as a railroad worker, spending

 1-6     30 years as a valued employee in that industry; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, A vital participant in the life of his community,

 1-8     Mr. Dorsey was an active member of the Alamo City Chamber of

 1-9     Commerce, the Knights of Columbus, the Holy Name Society, and St.

1-10     Joseph Catholic Church, where he served as an usher; and

1-11           WHEREAS, The great esteem in which Mr. Dorsey was held by

1-12     those around him is evident in the honors accorded him during his

1-13     lifetime; the recipient of the Archbishop Furey Award, he was also

1-14     named the 20th Century Club's 1977 Father of the Year; and

1-15           WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life and career, James

1-16     Napoleon Dorsey exemplified the highest standards of dedication and

1-17     integrity; though he will be missed, his unique spirit will

1-18     undoubtedly live on in the fond memories of all those whose lives

1-19     he touched; now, therefore, be it

1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-21     Legislature hereby honor the memory of James Napoleon Dorsey and

1-22     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

1-23     beloved wife of 68 years, LaVera K. Dorsey; to his daughter,

1-24     Jeanette; and to all the relatives and friends of this

 2-1     distinguished gentleman; and, be it further

 2-2           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-3     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

 2-4     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

 2-5     James Napoleon Dorsey.

                                                                   McClendon

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 239 was unanimously adopted by a

         rising vote of the House on February 27, 1997.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House