By Alexander H.R. No. 1109 75R16503 SAJ-F R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of James Harold "Hal" Scott on 1-2 May 10, 1997, at the age of 42, has deeply saddened all who knew 1-3 and admired this kind gentleman; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Corsicana, he was born 1-5 November 3, 1954, to George and Jimmie Scott and was graduated from 1-6 Texas A&M University; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Mr. Scott was a former employee of Collin Street 1-8 Bakery and was traffic manager for Guardian Industries; he will be 1-9 well remembered for his service to his fellow citizens as past 1-10 president of the Navarro County Peace Officers Association, a 1-11 member of the Corsicana Emergency Corps, and captain of the Navarro 1-12 County Sheriff's Reserves, and his caring nature earned him the 1-13 admiration of all his colleagues; and 1-14 WHEREAS, He further contributed to the community through his 1-15 involvement in several service organizations, and he treasured the 1-16 time he spent as a mentor to children in need; he also made time in 1-17 his busy schedule to enjoy golf, developing many close friendships 1-18 on the links as well; and 1-19 WHEREAS, His commitment to his career and community was 1-20 surpassed only by his love of family; Mr. Scott was a devoted 1-21 husband, father, and grandfather, who provided his loved ones with 1-22 a steady supply of humor and affection throughout the years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, Hal Scott set high 1-24 standards to which others can aspire, and though his special 2-1 presence will be deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the 2-2 hearts and minds of the many people whose lives he touched; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Harold "Hal" 2-6 Scott and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to 2-7 his wife, Cecil Ann Scott; to his son and daughter-in-law, Brad and 2-8 Shae Gannon; to his grandchildren, Jordan Farmer and Cheyenne 2-9 Gannon; to his brothers, Wayne Scott and Gary Scott; to his sister, 2-10 Kathy Leonard; and to the many other friends and relatives of this 2-11 fine Texan; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-15 James Harold "Hal" Scott.