SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 848


In Memory

of

Jimmie Doyle Birdwell

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Ferris in mourning the loss of long-time mayor
Jimmie Doyle Birdwell, who died April 12, 2005, at the age of 74; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Hillsboro on September 21, 1930, to Oides and
Emma Everett Birdwell, Jimmie graduated from Ferris High School; 
he attended Jacksonville Baptist College and Texas A&M University; 
and
	WHEREAS, A man of many interests and talents, Jimmie was 
employed by Sadisco, Red Ball Motor Freight, and the United States 
Postal Service; he was an ordained minister and former pastor of 
the First Baptist Church in DeSoto; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to serving as mayor of Ferris for 
almost 20 years, Jimmie was active in many organizations, 
including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the 
National Rural Letter Carriers' Association; an avid sports fan, 
he was an officer of the Ferris Little League Association and the 
Ferris Yellowjacket Booster Club; and
	WHEREAS, A calm presence in the halls of government, Jimmie 
was known for being a great peacemaker; he always went the extra 
mile to settle disputes and solve problems; and
	WHEREAS, A man of faith, strength, and compassion, he gave 
generously of himself to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Jimmie Doyle Birdwell:  his wife of 55 years, 
Bobbie Jean; his sons, Jayme, Robbie, and Clint; his daughters, 
Donna Shaw and Janna Neal; his brothers, Joel, Ronnie, Bill, and 
Timothy; and his sisters, Mary, Debbie, Kimothy, and Pat; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of the Birdwell 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 Jimmie Birdwell.
                                                                 Deuell, Averitt




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 11, 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