By: Wentworth S.R. No. 171
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1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-3 In Memory
1-4 of
1-5 James Alvan Killgore
1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-7 of San Angelo in mourning the loss of James Alvan Killgore, who
1-8 died January 29, 1997, at the age of 70; and
1-9 WHEREAS, The beloved gentleman will be deeply missed by his
1-10 family and friends and will be remembered with gratitude for his
1-11 dedication to the people of his community; and
1-12 WHEREAS, Born into a military family on April 6, 1926, at
1-13 Fort Sam Houston, Texas, James Killgore spent his childhood in the
1-14 Republic of the Philippines and at several Texas military bases; he
1-15 earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1943; and
1-16 WHEREAS, After graduating from Schreiner Institute in
1-17 Kerrville in 1944, young James was inducted into the United States
1-18 Army Air Corps on June 19, 1944, and served with the Army of
1-19 Occupation in Germany; and
1-20 WHEREAS, After attending the United States Military Academy,
1-21 he moved to Dallas and graduated from Southern Methodist University
1-22 in 1952 with a bachelor of arts degree in economics; he was awarded
1-23 a regular commission in the Air Force as an honor graduate of the
2-1 university's Reserve Officers' Training Corps program; and
2-2 WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Major Killgore married his
2-3 wife, Le, on July 24, 1948, in Poughkeepsie, New York, and the
2-4 couple became the proud parents of three children; an enthusiastic
2-5 photographer and historian, he enriched each tour of duty for his
2-6 family by taking them to nearby places of interest; and
2-7 WHEREAS, The retired air force major had travelled throughout
2-8 the world during his military career that spanned nearly 28 years;
2-9 a supply and logistics specialist, he served in England, Peru, and
2-10 the Canal Zone and on a number of bases in the United States; he
2-11 moved with his family to San Angelo in 1972 when he became chief
2-12 of supply at Goodfellow Air Force Base; and
2-13 WHEREAS, His retirement in 1974 marked the end of a brilliant
2-14 military career; for commendable service, Major Killgore was awarded
2-15 numerous medals including the Bronze Star and the Meritorious
2-16 Service Medal; and
2-17 WHEREAS, His generosity and compassion found expression in
2-18 his community service; Major Killgore helped organize the highly
2-19 successful Senior Citizens Nutrition Program in 1977 and became its
2-20 first administrator; he served the first meal to elderly people at
2-21 the Central Recreation Center; and
2-22 WHEREAS, Always ready to help others, the esteemed individual
2-23 was on the founding board of directors of the Adult Day Care Center
2-24 and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program; a 32nd degree Mason,
2-25 Major Killgore was a Shriner and member of the Concho Shrine Club,
3-1 Suez Temple; and
3-2 WHEREAS, His exemplary life of service will stand as a legacy
3-3 to the citizens of San Angelo, and his accomplishments will continue
3-4 to benefit others in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
3-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
3-6 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members
3-7 of his family: his wife, Le; his daughter, Lynne; his sons, Robert
3-8 and Andy; his five grandchildren; and his sisters, Eloise D'Amore
3-9 and Ethel Taylor; and, be it further
3-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his
3-11 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
3-12 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
3-13 James Alvan Killgore.
3-14 ______________________________________
3-15 President of the Senate
3-16 I hereby certify that the above
3-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-18 on February 17, 1997, by a rising vote.
3-19 ______________________________________
3-20 Secretary of the Senate
3-21 ______________________________________
3-22 Member, Texas Senate