1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 108 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 The Honorable J. W. Buchanan 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Dumas and the State of Texas in mourning the loss of former 1-8 state legislator J. W. "Buck" Buchanan, who died December 20, 1998, 1-9 at the age of 90; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Born in 1908 in Oklahoma, he moved to Hansford in 1-11 1911 with his large family; he graduated from Spearman High School 1-12 as president of his class and then went to work as a cowboy; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Buck Buchanan ended his career as a cowboy in 1951, 1-14 and took a job with the Spearman Chamber of Commerce; this was the 1-15 beginning of his political life; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Buck Buchanan had a variety of occupations, and he 1-17 was known best for his involvement with water districts; and 1-18 WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman was executive director 1-19 of the North Plains Water District from 1955 to 1980 and was a 1-20 board member of the Palo Duro Water Authority until January, 1998; 1-21 and 1-22 WHEREAS, A former state legislator, he served as a state 1-23 representative from 1959-1962 and 1984-1986; he had a significant 1-24 influence while in the legislature, bringing people together to 2-1 emphasize the limits of pumping groundwater; and 2-2 WHEREAS, One who reveled in serving his community, he was 2-3 devoted to the people of Moore County; and 2-4 WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Buck Buchanan earned 2-5 the respect and friendship of all with whom he was associated; he 2-6 handled his responsibilities efficiently and with consideration of 2-7 those he served so conscientiously; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Admired for his accomplishments, this esteemed 2-9 gentleman will be greatly missed by his loved ones; now, therefore, 2-10 be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-12 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-13 members of his family; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-15 daughter as an expression of great sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-16 and when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-17 J. W. "Buck" Buchanan. 2-18 Bivins 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on January 28, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate