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By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 1224



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may help to comfort the family and 
friends of James Norman Whitlow of Dallas, who passed away on April 
11, 2005, at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, Born to Anna Vaughns Franklin and Tucker Steven 
Whitlow on May 4, 1925, in Pilot Point, Mr. Whitlow graduated from 
Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas and later served his 
country during World War II as a member of the United States Army; 
and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was a vital member of his 
community and gave of his time and talents to a host of 
organizations, including the Bertrand Neighborhood Association, 
Sharpshooter Sportsman's Club, and the Texas Black Caucus; 
moreover, he ably served the Dallas County Progressive League as 
its treasurer for more than 15 years and officiated as a Democratic 
precinct chair for over 20 years; and 
	WHEREAS, A devout member of True Lee Missionary Baptist 
Church in Dallas for more than 50 years, Mr. Whitlow drew great 
strength and sustenance from his faith and served the congregation 
as a layman; and
	WHEREAS, James Whitlow will long be remembered for his 
integrity and strength of character, and although he will be 
greatly missed, his legacy will live on in the hearts of all those 
whose lives he so richly blessed with his love and friendship; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Norman Whitlow 
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his 
children and their spouses, Norman and Susie Whitlow, Robert and 
Shirley Whitlow, Cheryl Whitlow Rhodes, and Donald and Marva 
Whitlow; to his siblings and their spouses, Andrew and Minnie 
Whitlow,  Clifton and Bert Franklin, Mattie Franklin, Rex Franklin, 
and Judy and W. C. Sneed; to his stepchildren, Cheryl and Joe 
Wilson; to his 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; and to 
his other relatives and friends; 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 James 
Norman Whitlow.