87S20523 TBO-D
 
  By: Murr H.R. No. 24
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
  of Carl James Cahill Jr. of Sonora, who passed away on June 4, 2021,
  at the age of 78; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Wanda and Carl Cahill, Jimmy Cahill was
  born on May 29, 1943, and grew up with the companionship of a
  sister, Diana; he graduated from Sonora High School in 1961, and he
  went on to attend Texas Tech University, where he earned a degree in
  business administration in 1966; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Cahill enjoyed a successful career working for
  Carl J. Cahill, Inc., his father's oil field construction company;
  he eventually took over the business, and under his able
  leadership, the company served countless ranchers and oilmen
  throughout Texas; and
         WHEREAS, A skilled entrepreneur, Mr. Cahill contributed
  immeasurably to the vitality and economic well-being of Sonora; he
  supported local mohair producers by founding Sonora Mohair &
  Company and Ol' Sonora Trading Company, and he created I-10
  Magazine to promote area businesses; in addition, he helped
  organize Covered Wagon Dinner Theater at the Caverns of Sonora, and
  he served on the board of the Eaton Hill Nature Center and Preserve;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Cahill was married to the former Ruthie Shafer
  for 43 years until her passing in 2010; fortunate enough to find
  love again, he shared a fulfilling relationship of 11 years with his
  second wife, Linda Cahill; he was the devoted father of two
  children, Kelly and Chacho, and he took great pride in his
  grandchildren, Rebeckah, Reagan, Gage, Lane, and Carson; he also
  had the pleasure of welcoming into his family a stepdaughter, Amy
  Love Sykes, and her children; and
         WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Cahill enjoyed ranching,
  hunting, and fishing, as well as following Sonora Broncos football
  and watching horse races; he held a deep appreciation for history,
  and he gave numerous historical tours of Sonora and Sutton County;
  and
         WHEREAS, Jimmy Cahill lived a life that was rich in personal
  and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of
  inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Carl James Cahill Jr. and extend sincere condolences to his loved
  ones; 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 Jimmy
  Cahill.