R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of James Warren Roberts on December 20, 1-2 1997, at the age of 74, brought a great loss to the friends and 1-3 relatives of this esteemed Andrews resident; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born October 4, 1923, in Toyah, Texas, he graduated 1-5 from Andrews High School and joined the U.S. Army in 1941; during 1-6 his meritorious service in World War II, he was wounded and 1-7 captured at the Battle of Anzio, and returned home in 1946; and 1-8 WHEREAS, On completing military service, Mr. Roberts married 1-9 the former Marie Holman in 1946 and attended Texas Tech University; 1-10 he continued his higher education at Baylor University, earning his 1-11 degree in journalism from that institution in 1950; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts followed in his father's footsteps by 1-13 entering the field of publishing; he was chairman of the board of 1-14 Roberts Publishing Company and publisher of the Andrews County 1-15 News, and for years he entertained and enlightened readers as 1-16 author of the "Drifting Sands" column; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A respected voice in his profession, Mr. Roberts 1-18 served as president of the Texas Press Association and the West 1-19 Texas Press Association; and 1-20 WHEREAS, He worked to benefit his fellow citizens as 1-21 president of the Andrews Industrial Foundation, which significantly 1-22 contributed to the area's growing economy, and he also held the 1-23 office of president for two terms with the Andrews Chamber of 1-24 Commerce and for 12 years with the Permian Basin Railroad Company; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding achievements in 2-3 behalf of the city he loved, Mr. Roberts was named Andrews Citizen 2-4 of the Year in 1963; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts truly exemplified the qualities that 2-6 define community service; although his presence is deeply missed, 2-7 his remarkable spirit lives on in the hearts of the many people 2-8 whose lives he touched during his time on this earth; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Warren Roberts 2-12 and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-13 wife, Marie Holman Roberts; to his sons, Phillip Roberts and 2-14 Randall Roberts; to his brother, Wesley Roberts; and to the many 2-15 other friends and relatives of this beloved gentleman; and, be it 2-16 further 2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-18 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-19 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-20 James Warren Roberts. Counts _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 885 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 22, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House