SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13

In Memory

of

James Edward Garner

WHEREAS, Memories of joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of James Edward Garner of Daingerfield, who passed away on May 27, 2017, at the age of 83; and

WHEREAS, The son of F. J. Garner and Gordie Opal Garner, Jim Garner was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on April 17, 1934; after graduating from Arkansas High School, he worked as a firefighter while attending North Texas State University; he went on to answer his nation's call to duty as a member of the United States Air Force, and he attained the rank of captain before returning to civilian life; for nearly four decades, he enjoyed a successful career as a personnel director in the human resources departments at Lone Star Steel and T&N Railroad; and

WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Garner was a longtime member of the Daingerfield High School athletic booster club and a valued congregant of the First Baptist Church of Daingerfield, where he volunteered as a deacon for more than half a century; he also remained dedicated to his fellow veterans, serving as a member of the honor guard of American Legion Post No. 351 and as the veterans service officer of Morris County; in his leisure hours, he loved spending time in the great outdoors, especially hunting and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Garner was the devoted husband of Jean Daniel Garner, with whom he shared six rewarding decades of marriage; over the years, the couple were blessed with two children, Suzanne Carpenter and her husband, Dane, and Lee Austin Garner and his wife, Marion, and they eventually knew the joy of welcoming into their family four grandchildren, Cody Carpenter and his wife, Megan, Nikki Carpenter, and Christina and Kimberly Garner, as well as a great-granddaughter, Sadie Lynn Carpenter; and

WHEREAS, Jim Garner lived a rich and purposeful life dedicated to his family, his faith, and his country, and he leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Edward Garner and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jim Garner. Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 18, 2017, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate