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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62





In Memory



of



James Randall McElroy





	WHEREAS, The family and friends of James Randall McElroy 

were deeply saddened by the sudden passing of this exceptional 

person and loving father on July 21, 2005, at the age of 56; and

	WHEREAS, Born on December 17, 1948, in Tyler, Mr. McElroy 

graduated from Rusk High School and Stephen F. Austin State 

University, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity; 

and

	WHEREAS, This recent Austin resident and longtime resident 

of Rusk and Center was a valued member of his communities who made 

significant contributions through his work as a small business 

owner and as a loan officer; Mr. McElroy also served for many 

years as a state-certified real estate appraiser; he attended the

First Baptist Church in both Rusk and Center and was a member of 

the Lions Club and Ducks Unlimited; and

	WHEREAS, Randy McElroy positively touched the lives of 

countless individuals with his humor, compassion, and generosity,

and he leaves behind an impressive legacy of people who love

and respect him; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the 

life of James Randall McElroy and extend sincere sympathy to the 

members of his family:  his wife, Suzy Summers Valentine McElroy; 

his son, Cameron James, and his wife, Andrea; his son,

Collin Randall McElroy; his stepchildren, Austin Summers Valentine

and Chelsea Valentine; his grandson, Ethan James; his brother, 

Ronald Lewis McElroy; his sister, Sharon McElroy Taylor; his 

brother, Thomas McElroy, and sister-in-law, Mary McElroy; and

his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns 

this day, it do so in memory of James Randall "Randy" McElroy.

                                                                         Staples









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 8, 2005, by a 

rising vote.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate