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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25
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In Memory |
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of |
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James Andrew Bridges |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Mansfield in mourning the loss of James Andrew |
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Bridges, who died December 20, 2012, at the age of 80; and |
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WHEREAS, Jim Bridges was born December 21, 1931, in |
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Cleburne; he graduated from Texas Wesleyan College, where he met |
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Mary Helen Wakefield, the woman who would be his wife and the love |
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of his life; they were blessed with three children, who provided |
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them much happiness and joy; and |
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WHEREAS, The couple founded Jim Bridges Sporting Goods and |
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managed the business for 30 years and Jim also owned and managed |
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Forest Hill Swim Club; the couple enjoyed spending time at their |
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lake house and their annual vacations to Lake City, Colorado; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of many interests and hobbies, Jim enjoyed |
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fly-fishing, gardening, and canning fresh vegetables; he was devoted |
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to his family, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were |
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the light of his life; and |
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WHEREAS, He was an exemplary gentleman who was noted for |
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his generous spirit and good-naturedness, and he was respected in |
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the community for his accomplishments; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of integrity and strong character, Jim |
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Bridges was beloved by many, and he will long be remembered with |
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affection and appreciation by those who were privileged to share |
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in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of James Andrew Bridges; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy |
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from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Jim Bridges. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 23, 2013, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |