H.R. No. 83
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of James Melton Purser Jr. of Canadian on August 21, 2021,
  at the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, The son of James Purser Sr. and Lavona Purser, Jim
  Purser was born on August 18, 1940, in Washita, Oklahoma, and grew
  up with three siblings, Joyce, Buford, and Gary; at just 16 years
  old, he embarked on a rewarding career in the oil and gas industry
  that would span more than half a century and take him around the
  world; and
         WHEREAS, On February 22, 1968, Mr. Purser wed the former Mary
  Ann Ortega, and the couple went on to share a rewarding marriage of
  53 years; Mr. Purser was the proud father of two children, Tim and
  Tricia, and with the passing years, he was further blessed with
  seven beloved grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Purser and his family lived in Singapore and
  Spain during the 1970s before settling in Canadian in 1980; he
  became a valued member of his community, avidly supporting the
  Canadian High School Wildcats and participating in the local
  Masonic lodge; sustained by a deep and abiding faith, he was
  baptized at Canadian Church of Christ; and
         WHEREAS, Although Jim Purser will be deeply missed, he has
  left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
  forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  James Melton Purser Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the
  members of his family: to his wife, Mary Ann Purser; to his son, Tim
  Purser, and his wife, Charity; to his daughter, Tricia Cook, and her
  husband, Jim David; to his grandchildren, Shelby, Kyler, Ben, and
  Landree Purser, Brayden and Brody Cook, and Mckanna Garcia; to his
  sister, Joyce Forman; to his brothers, Buford Purser and his wife,
  Yolanda, and Gary Purser and his wife, Jody; and to his other
  friends and relatives; 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 Purser.
 
  King of Hemphill
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 83 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on October 14, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House