SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 244


In Memory

of

James M. Allison


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Woodville in mourning the loss of James M. "Jim" Allison, who 
died January 25, 2005, at the age of 60; and

	WHEREAS, Jim Allison was born on July 17, 1944, to
Harold Eugene Allison, Sr., and Dorothea Morgan Allison; he began 
his education in a two-room school at Hillister and graduated in 
1962 from Kirby High School; he attended Baylor University and 
earned a bachelor's degree in 1966 and a law degree in 1968; and

	WHEREAS, After law school, Jim became a special agent with 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation; in 1971, he returned to 
Woodville, where he practiced law and established Woodville 
Abstract and Title Company; and

	WHEREAS, A widely respected community leader, Jim Allison 
served on the Woodville City Council and was county attorney for 
Tyler County and city attorney for Colmesneil and for Woodville; 
and

	WHEREAS, He participated in numerous civic and 
professional organizations and held memberships in the
State Bar of Texas, Tyler County Bar Association, and Tyler 
County Board of Realtors; a former member of the Lion's Club and 
the Tyler Chamber of Commerce, he also coached Little League in 
Tyler County; and

	WHEREAS, A devout member of First Baptist Church, Jim 
served as a trustee, a deacon, and a Sunday school teacher; he 
sang in the sanctuary choir and was part of the "kitchen cleanup 
crew" with AWANA; and

	WHEREAS, Jim Allison was known as a quiet, gentle man who 
loved his family, cherished his friends, and respected others; he 
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,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of James M. Allison:  his wife of 36 years,
Beth Allen Allison; his daughter and son-in-law,
Elizabeth and Jay Kenesson; his son and daughter-in-law,
Michael and Marilyn Allison; his brother, Harold E. Allison, Jr.; 
his sister, Karen Crosby; and his devoted grandchildren; 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 James M. Allison.
                                                                 Deuell, Staples




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 28, 2005, 
by a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate