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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 638


In Memory

of

J. Mark Fuller

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Amarillo in mourning the loss of J. Mark Fuller,
who died November 21, 2004, at the age of 54; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Amarillo, Mark was a 
graduate of Caprock High School and West Texas State University; 
and
	WHEREAS, As the co-owner and president of L.A. Fuller and 
Sons Construction, Mark was a leader with vision, and he was 
responsible for much of the growth and success of the company;
a compassionate boss, he felt a profound duty to provide for his 
family and the families of his employees; and
	WHEREAS, Due to his proven leadership, he was chosen to 
serve as the statewide president of the Association of General 
Contractors in 2001; that same year, he was inducted into the 
Caprock High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mark was an active member of 
Trinity Fellowship Church; he also served in many leadership 
roles at San Jacinto Baptist Church and Paramount Baptist Church; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mark channeled his steadfast faith into numerous 
other outlets, including serving for many years as chairman of 
the board of the San Jacinto Christian Academy; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, Mark 
gave unstintingly of himself to others, and his wisdom, 
compassion, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Mark lived his life to the fullest and was a 
devoted husband and father, 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 J. Mark Fuller:  his wife of 33 years,
Judy Bentley Fuller; his daughter and son-in-law, Shanda and 
Donnie Lane; his son, Dustin M. Fuller; his brother, Mike Fuller; 
and his granddaughters, Alexis and Audrey Lane; 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 J. Mark Fuller.
                                                                         Seliger




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 19, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate