By Clark                                               H.R. No. 987
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The family and friends of Corporal James Arvel "Jim"
 1-2     Lamance of Cherry Mound in Grayson County sustained a tragic loss
 1-3     with his untimely death on December 23, 2000, at the age of 53; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Corporal Lamance was a member of the Whitewright
 1-5     Police Department for two years, having joined the force as a
 1-6     regular officer after an impressive stint as a reserve policeman;
 1-7     his love of the job and affinity for hard work quickly won him the
 1-8     respect that is accorded a capable and dedicated law officer; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Highly regarded within the larger family of Grayson
1-10     County law enforcement officers, Corporal Lamance also enjoyed the
1-11     trust and appreciation of the community he served; he was a man who
1-12     could be counted on and who went out of his way to help others; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, he was a valued member of the
1-14     Baptist Church, a veteran of the United States Navy, and a native
1-15     Texan, having been born February 8, 1947, in Ennis; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Corporal Lamance exemplified the qualities that we
1-17     seek in law enforcement officers--decency, bravery,
1-18     professionalism, and a steady resolve in the face of known and
1-19     unknown dangers; this outstanding officer won the esteem and
1-20     affection of countless colleagues and fellow citizens, and the
1-21     immeasurable gift of his life will forever light the hearts of
1-22     those who cherished him; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of James Arvel
 2-1     "Jim" Lamance and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
 2-2     family:  to his wife, Lynnette Lamance; to his daughters and
 2-3     son-in-law, Kristi and Ashley Philpott and Jacie Lamance; to his
 2-4     grandchildren, Alexyss Philpott and Daniel Philpott; to his father,
 2-5     the Reverend H. A. Lamance; to his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe
 2-6     and Cathy Lamance and Kevin and Linda Lamance; to his sisters and
 2-7     brothers-in-law, Shelia and Benny Hensley and Pat and Bill Cortner;
 2-8     and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
2-11     Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James
2-12     Arvel "Jim" Lamance.