88R14554 CW-D
 
  By: King, Springer S.R. No. 300
 
 
 
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 Dois Flanagin of Weatherford on November 24, 2022,
  at the age of 65; and
         WHEREAS, The only child of Paul and Octavia Flanagin, Jay
  Flanagin was born in Fort Worth on January 25, 1957; he graduated
  from Weatherford High School and continued his education at
  Weatherford College and The University of Texas at Arlington; and
         WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Flanagin worked in the oil
  and gas sector and in the flooring industry, and he also built
  houses; ultimately, he concluded his career as a parts manager for a
  passenger rail company; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Flanagin enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife, the former Judy Langford, with whom he
  shared a rewarding marriage spanning nearly four and a half
  decades; he was the proud father of a son, Bill, and he experienced
  the joy of welcoming two grandchildren into his treasured family;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Flanagin was a longtime member of Greenwood
  Baptist Church; he was ordained as a deacon in 1984, and he was
  actively involved with the church baptistry, the men's ministry,
  and the Exceptional Rodeo, an annual event that was established for
  youth with special needs; moreover, he led Bible studies for people
  of all ages, most recently teaching a fourth- and fifth-grade group
  with his wife; the couple also served together as Mission Service
  Corps volunteers from 1991 through 1993; a Gideon, Mr. Flanagin
  spent several years distributing Gideon New Testaments to students
  at local school campuses; he was known for his hospitality and
  compassion for others, and he loved spending his leisure time on the
  water pursuing his passion for fishing; and
         WHEREAS, Although Jay Flanagin is deeply missed, memories of
  his devotion to his family and his faith remain to comfort and
  inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Dois Flanagin and extend
  heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his wife,
  Judy Langford Flanagin; to his son, Bill Lynch, and his wife,
  Michelle; to his grandsons, Dawson and Tripp Lynch; 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 Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Jay Flanagin.