78S20226 JHS-D

By:  Howard                                                       H.R. No. 105



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of former Fort Bend County Judge James 
C. "Jim" Adolphus on July 27, 2003, at the age of 73, brought a great 
loss to the family and friends of this esteemed public servant, and 
the members of this chamber wish to honor his memory at this time; 
and
	WHEREAS, Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 10, 1929, 
Judge Adolphus was attending The University of Texas at Austin at 
the outbreak of the Korean Conflict and opted to enlist in the  U.S. 
Air Force in a show of solidarity with his fellow Americans; and
	WHEREAS, This patriotic gentleman completed aviation cadet 
training and was commissioned shortly thereafter, thus beginning a 
20-plus-year career as an officer in the U.S. Air Force and the 
Texas State Guard; and
	WHEREAS, On his return to Houston following a period of 
active duty, Judge Adolphus resumed his studies at the University 
of Houston; he later forged a successful career in the oil and gas 
business, working his way through the ranks and ultimately becoming 
an independent operator and investor; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime delegate to the Harris County and Fort 
Bend County Republican Party conventions, Judge Adolphus 
maintained an abiding interest in politics throughout his life; he 
served three terms as a city councilman in Missouri City and 13 
years as Precinct 4 justice of the peace before being elected county 
judge in 1998; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Adolphus was active in several military 
organizations, including the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, the 
Military  Order of the Stars and Bars, and the Sons of the American 
Revolution; in addition, he was a member of the Sugar Land Rotary 
Club and a 32nd degree Mason of the Richmond Masonic Lodge; and
	WHEREAS, Few individuals achieve as much in their lifetime as 
did Jim Adolphus, and although his loss is painful to the many 
individuals who knew and loved him, his spirit will live on through 
his legacy of success and his many good works and deeds; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Judge James C. "Jim" Adolphus and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family, and that when the Texas 
House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 
Judge James C. "Jim" Adolphus.