H.R. No. 394

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of James M. Reeh of West Orange, who passed away on August 23, 2006, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, Born in Fredericksburg on January 9, 1927, Mr. Reeh was the son of Ernst and Elizabeth Staudt Reeh; he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country in both World War II and the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, A professional watchmaker, Mr. Reeh worked at Staudt's Jewelry in Orange for more than half a century and served as president and secretary of the Texas Watchmakers Association; he was a valued member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Orange County C.R.A.C. and Rescue Unit, and the National and Texas State Rifle Associations, and he was active with the Southeast Texas Sportsman Club; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known James Reeh will remember his love of family, community, and country, and although he will be deeply missed, his unique spirit will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James M. Reeh and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife of 53 years, Beverly Hurst Reeh; to his children, Wayne Reeh and his wife, Elaine, Gary Reeh, and Connie Forse and her husband, Dale; to his grandchildren, Kristen and Keith McCurry, and his great-granddaughter, Bailey McCurry; to his brothers, Tommy and Robbie Reeh; 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 M. Reeh.

Hamilton

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 394 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 1, 2007.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House