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                                                                  H.R. No. 642



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of James "Shorty" Turner of Del Rio on 
December 18, 2001, at the age of 68, has deeply saddened the family 
and many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and
	WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born on March 29, 1933, in 
Merkel, and moved to Del Rio in 1966 to assume the position of 
district general manager of General Beverage Company; and
	WHEREAS, About 10 years later, Mr. Turner began his 25-year 
association with the law enforcement profession, and at the time of 
his passing, he was serving the citizens of Val Verde County in the 
capacity of a Precinct 3 constable; and
	WHEREAS, With his wife of 44 years, Edith, he enjoyed a close 
and fulfilling relationship that was blessed with a fine family 
that today spans four generations; and
	WHEREAS, Though James Turner is deeply missed, the memory of 
his goodwill, love of the outdoors, and dedication to the people he 
served will long be remembered by all those who were privileged to 
know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James "Shorty" Turner 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
wife, Edith Turner; to his daughter and son-in-law, Claudine and 
Jack White; to his sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie Seabourn, 
Pauline Barbian, Velma and Pete Prentice, and Bessie and Gary 
McCurdy; to his grandchildren, Scott White, Mark White and his 
wife, Judy, and Lisa Lynde and her husband, Bob; to his 
great-grandchildren; and to all those who mourn the passing of this 
beloved man; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James 
Turner.

                                                                         Gallego


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 642 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 25, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House