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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Dr. James Stewart Leeves of Naples on August 4, 2014, at |
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the age of 89; and |
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WHEREAS, James Leeves was born in Dallas on October 9, 1924, |
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to Elijah and Marion Leeves; a graduate of Naples High School and |
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The University of Texas Medical School, he answered his nation's |
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call to duty with service in the U.S. Army; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed physician was instrumental in the |
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founding of David Granberry Memorial Hospital and was a cofounder |
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of the East Texas Clinic; a member of the First United Methodist |
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Church of Naples and the Springhill Cemetery Association, he was |
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also a great supporter of education, and he was honored with the |
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Pewitt Alumnus Award for his contributions to the Pewitt School, |
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Education Foundation, and Alumni Center, which he played a leading |
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role in establishing; he further served on the Pewitt School Board |
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of Trustees and as the football squad's team doctor; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Dr. Leeves is deeply missed, he leaves |
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behind a legacy that will continue to resonate in his community for |
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years to come, and he will long be fondly remembered by all those |
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who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. James Stewart |
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Leeves and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: |
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to his wife, Peggy Leeves; to his son, Jody Leeves and his wife, |
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Jane; to his daughter, Jane Ann Leeves; to his grandchildren, |
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Jessica and Joe Leeves; and to his other relatives and many friends; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. James |
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Leeves. |
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Hughes |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 425 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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