SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  J. Saunders Freels Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
  memories of J. Saunders Freels Jr. of Denison, who passed away on
  July 19, 2023, at the age of 80; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of Saunders and Margaret Freels, "Sandy"
  Freels was born on February 8, 1943, in Sherman and grew up with
  the companionship of a brother, John; he graduated from Denison
  High School in 1961 and went on to receive an undergraduate
  degree from Howard Payne University before earning his juris
  doctor degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1969;
  and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Freels began his legal career with the
  Grayson County Attorney's Office, working there for three years
  before entering private practice; in 1978, he was appointed to
  County Court at Law No. 2 to fill an unexpired term and remained
  on the bench for a second term; he then resumed his law practice
  and ultimately retired in 2016; highly respected by his peers, he
  was a member of the Grayson County Bar Association and the State
  Bar of Texas, where he was president of the grievance committee;
  and
 
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Freels benefited from
  the love and support of his wife, Valerie, with whom he shared a
  rewarding 52-year marriage; he took great pride in his sons, Trey
  and Andrew, his daughters-in-law, Tricia and Chassity, and his
  grandsons, Kameron, Will, Hudson, Drew, Zach, and Hayden; and
 
         WHEREAS, A valued member of Waples Memorial United
  Methodist Church, Mr. Freels served on the trustee, finance, and
  staff parish committees and was chair of the administrative
  board; his participation in the DeMolay youth leadership
  organization as a young man inspired him to become a Mason, and he
  guided Lone Star Lodge No. 403 as master; one of his greatest
  joys was his work with Scouts BSA Troop No. 605, and he also
  relished the hunting and fishing excursions he took with family
  and friends, often regaling them with the sage wisdom of his
  "Sandyisms"; and
 
         WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Sandy Freels
  leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
  richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
  place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of J. Saunders Freels Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to all who
  mourn his passing; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Sandy Freels.
 
  Springer
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 30, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate