SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 965
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  James E. Grayson
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Houston and Montgomery in mourning the loss of James
  E. Grayson, who died December 3, 2010, at the age of 86; and
         WHEREAS, James Grayson served in the United States Navy and
  was a veteran of World War II; he had the honorable distinction of
  being the longest-tenured employee of the Texas Department of
  Transportation, where he worked for 56 years and seven months; and
         WHEREAS, He began his career in 1946 in the department's
  Greenwood office and worked for many years in Design and
  Programs; he retired in August of 2002 to take care of his wife,
  Tedd, who had Alzheimer's disease; and
         WHEREAS, James Grayson was a charter member of the Texas
  Public Employees Association; to honor him for his many years of
  service, the association's Houston Chapter created an award in
  his name, which is presented yearly to a member who shows
  outstanding efforts within the organization; and
         WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Mr. Grayson was respected
  and beloved by many; after his retirement, he maintained his ties
  with his former co-workers and visited with them at the retirees'
  luncheons; in earlier days, he was a marathon runner, and in his
  later years, he enjoyed walks in Memorial Park; and
         WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
  gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
  counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
         WHEREAS, James Grayson 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, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of James E. Grayson; 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 Grayson.
  Williams
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 11, 2011, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate