SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1011

In Memory

of

John Dolan Poynor

WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the passing of John Dolan Poynor of Big Lake on May 17, 2015, at the age of 59; and

WHEREAS, Born on June 5, 1955, to D. D. and Darlyne Poynor, "Buddy" Poynor grew up in Big Lake and graduated from Reagan County High School in 1973; he attended diesel technician school in Irving before returning to his hometown to work in the family business, eventually taking over for his father and successfully operating D. D. Poynor Construction for many years; at the time of his death, he served as a county commissioner for Reagan County and a board member for the Big Lake Economic and Development Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Poynor enjoyed a rewarding marriage of more than four decades with his wife, the former Letha Durden, and he was a devoted father to their children, J. D., Amy, and Whitney; he later knew the joy of welcoming five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren into his cherished family; and

WHEREAS, Demonstrating an adventurous spirit, Mr. Poynor was an avid motorcycle rider and pilot; moreover, he selflessly and graciously volunteered his time by flying more than 100 missions for Angel Flight, a nonprofit organization that provides free air transportation for people with medical travel needs; a man of faith as well, he was a regular presence at First Baptist Church of Big Lake; and

WHEREAS, Kind and generous in nature, Buddy Poynor exhibited great compassion and concern for individuals in need and brightened the lives of all those who had the privilege of knowing him, and they will always carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Dolan Poynor and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife of 42 years, Letha Poynor; to his children, J. D. Poynor and his wife, Carrie, Amy Evans and her husband, Kelly, and Whitney Brandon and her husband, Jacob; to his parents, D. D. and Darlyne Poynor; to his brother, Joe Poynor and his wife, Debbie; to his mother-in-law, Shirley Hoffman and her husband, Cotton; to his grandchildren, Bethany, Makenzie, and Taylor Poynor, and Alex and Aundrea Evans; to his great-grandchildren, Kaizley and Jaylynn; to his aunt, Ruth Franklin; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John Dolan Poynor. Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 26, 2015, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate