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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Jimmy Dale Aplin of Clute on January 9, 2019, at the age |
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of 84; and |
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WHEREAS, Jim Aplin was born on September 21, 1934, and he grew |
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up with the companionship of his brother, Arch; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Aplin drew strength from the rewarding marriage |
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that he shared with his wife of 56 years, Marcia; he was the caring |
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father of a son, Justin, and a daughter, Marla, who preceded her |
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father in death; with the passing years, Mr. Aplin had the pleasure |
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of seeing his family grow to include five grandchildren, Mara, |
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Dallas, Sean, Ryan, and Mary Kate, as well as a cherished |
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great-grandson, Hunter; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Aplin served as a deacon |
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at the First Baptist Church of Clute; furthermore, he was an avid |
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gardener; and |
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WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this esteemed |
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man's love and friendship will always remember him with great |
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admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmy Dale Aplin and |
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extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Marcia Ann Aplin; to his son, Justin Williams, and his wife, |
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Karen; to his grandchildren, Mara Strother and her husband, |
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Bradley, Dallas Miles, Sean Williams, Ryan Williams, and Mary Kate |
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Williams; to his great-grandson, Hunter Strother; to his brother, |
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Arch Aplin Jr.; to his nephews, Arch "Beaver" Aplin and his wife, |
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Joanie, Reg Aplin and his wife, Phyliss, Joe McGuffee, and Wayne |
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LeBouf; to his nieces, Bedelia Sandidge and Mary Mobley and her |
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husband, Alan; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it |
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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 Jim Aplin. |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 884 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on April 5, 2019. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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