79R11691 MAM-D

By:  Chisum                                                       H.R. No. 1009



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life filled with many 
joyful times and meaningful accomplishments may temper the profound 
sadness felt by the friends and family of James B. Settle of 
Littlefield at his passing on June 25, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Born on July 15, 1918, in Cleburne, to James and Mary 
Settle, Jimmie Settle was a retired teacher and school 
administrator; he held a bachelor's degree in zoology from The 
University of Texas and a master's degree in music education from 
the University of North Texas and also served in the United States 
Army during World War II, working at the Pentagon and Wright Field; 
and
	WHEREAS, Before moving to Littlefield in 1967, this respected 
educator had already distinguished himself as a teacher, band 
director, principal, and superintendent for the Baird, Henrietta, 
Bryson, Spur, and Amherst school systems; in 1979, he retired from 
the Littlefield public schools, where he had served as a school 
principal, superintendent, and assistant superintendent; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Settle was a dedicated member of numerous 
organizations, including the Texas Principal's Association, 
Littlefield Lodge No. 1611, the Littlefield Lions Club, the 
Salvation Army, the Littlefield Chamber of Commerce, and 
Littlefield First United Methodist Church; in 1994, this valued 
resident was named the Citizen Thru the Years by the Littlefield 
Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Jimmie Settle was an affable, much-loved member of 
his community, and he benefited countless students with his 
encouragement and generosity; a friend to many, he is dearly missed 
by all those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James B. Settle and 
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife of 
64 years, Edith; to his son, Lewis; to his daughter, Koma Sue; to 
his grandchildren, Michael, Chris, and Amanda; to his three 
great-grandchildren; and to his 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 House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James B. 
Settle.