SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 144


In Memory

of

Bobby Feemster


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Port Arthur in mourning the loss of Bobby Feemster, 
who died January 31, 2003, at the age of 66; and

	WHEREAS, Bobby Feemster was a native and lifelong resident 
of Port Arthur; he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School 
and Lamar College and served his country as a member of the
United States Army for three years; he enjoyed a loving marriage 
with Jo Nell Feemster; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Feemster worked for 26 years in banking and 
real estate development; in 1987, he joined the Port Arthur 
Housing Authority and was promoted to the position of executive 
director in 1996; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, he was respected for his 
many accomplishments and for his outstanding leadership in the 
community; he was a director of the Texas Chapter of the National 
Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and a member 
of the Port Arthur Planning and Zoning Commission; and

	WHEREAS, Bobby was elected to the board of the Port Arthur 
Independent School District in 1999 and reelected in 2002; he 
will long be remembered for his many contributions to the 
district and to the City of Port Arthur; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Bobby gave unselfishly of his time to others and to his 
community, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not
be forgotten by those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Bobby Feemster was a member of 
Saint James Catholic Church; and

	WHEREAS, Bobby was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Bobby Feemster:  his wife, Jo Nell Feemster; 
his son, Mark David Feemster; his brothers, Bill W. Feemster, 
Tommy Feemster, and Ray Feemster; his sisters, Phyllis Sandefur, 
Sheryl Hebert, Sandy LaGrone, and Debbie Tompkins; and his 
grandchild; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Bobby Feemster.
                                                                           Janek




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 12, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate