86R9913 BK-D
 
  By: Lambert H.R. No. 1863
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Sweetwater have lost a beloved
  member of their community with the passing of former chief of police
  James Stephen Kelley on January 24, 2019, at the age of 68; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Roby on November 18, 1950, to Stephen and
  Priscilla Kelley, Jim Kelley grew up with the companionship of a
  brother, Joe, and a sister, Rhonda; after attending Rotan High
  School, he served in the United States Navy as a corpsman during the
  Vietnam War; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Kelley began his career in law enforcement in
  Sweetwater, where he worked as a police officer for seven years
  before being promoted to chief of police, a position he held for 28
  years; he contributed to his professional community through his
  involvement with the West Central Texas Council of Governments, and
  at the time of his passing, he was the head of security at Rolling
  Plains Memorial Hospital; and
         WHEREAS, An engaged citizen of Sweetwater, Mr. Kelley served
  on the Children's Advocacy Centers of West Texas board, and coached
  Little League and Pee Wee basketball for 15 years; he also
  volunteered his time as a deacon at the 4th and Elm Church of Christ
  and held membership in VFW Post No. 2479; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Kelley enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife, Scharles, and he took great pride in his
  two sons, Tanner and Paxton; and
         WHEREAS, Jim Kelley was a pillar of his community and a
  blessing in the lives of countless people, and he leaves behind a
  legacy that will forever be treasured by those who held him dear;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Stephen
  Kelley and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to
  his wife, Scharles Kelley; to his sons, Tanner Kelley and Paxton
  Kelley; to his sister, Rhonda Seymour, and her husband, Mitch; to
  his sisters-in-law, Nathalie Kelley and Liz Miller and her husband,
  Al; to his nieces, Bri Burnett and her husband, Blake, and Blace
  Garcia and her husband, Mark; to his nephews, Erick Lewis and Josh
  Kelley; 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 House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jim Kelley.