SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1009

In Memory

of

John E. McAdams

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Normangee in mourning the loss of John E. McAdams, who died April 16, 2009, at the age of 82; and

WHEREAS, John Ethel McAdams was born in Grimes County on January 27, 1927, to Georgia and John McAdams; he lived most of his life in Madison County and attended school in the High Prairie community; he was married to the late Jessie Mitchell McAdams; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McAdams worked in road construction and farming; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, training horses, and spending time with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, He was baptized at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church when he was young; in later years he was a member of Sweet Zion Baptist Church in Madisonville; and

WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, John McAdams will be remembered by all who knew him for his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel; a devoted father and grandfather, 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, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of John E. McAdams: his sons and daughter-in-law, Robert McAdams and Reginal Allen and his wife, Eugina; his daughters and son-in-law, Ruby Nealy, Carol Brooks, and Sheila Byrd and her husband, Richard; his sister, Loree Webber; and his eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 John Ethel McAdams.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate