H.R. No. 1625



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to an end with the 
passing of James Ray Palmer on November 25, 2004, bringing great 
sadness to his friends and family; and
	WHEREAS, Born to B. M. and Ruth Chilton Palmer on May 9, 1934, 
Mr. Palmer was the beloved husband of Willa Mae Palmer, his high 
school sweetheart with whom he enjoyed 50 years of marriage; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan graduated from the game warden 
training academy and worked in Rockport as a game warden pilot; he 
later moved to Austin to serve with the Texas Department of Mental 
Health and Mental Retardation and retired as director of the 
transportation division; and
	WHEREAS, An avid angler and outdoors enthusiast, Mr. Palmer 
found great joy in living on Lake Buchanan and spending time with 
his family and friends; although he is deeply missed, he will long 
be remembered for his strength of character, kindness, and 
generosity; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of James Ray 
Palmer and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to 
his wife, Willa Mae Palmer; to his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and 
Sissy Palmer; to his daughter and son-in-law, Gena and Tookie 
Berry; to his grandchildren, Ryan Bebee, Josh Berry, Cole Bebee, 
Amanda Palmer, and Ashleigh Berry; to his foster daughter, Linda 
McCasland; to his brother, David Palmer; 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 Ray 
Palmer.

                                                                            Hupp


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1625 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 13, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House