SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 157
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  James Haynes
 
         WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed Texan drew to a close with
  the passing of James Alan Haynes of Tyler on June 22, 2024; and
         WHEREAS, Alan Haynes was born to Edith and J. Sidney Haynes
  on October 23, 1939, and he grew up with the companionship of his
  brother, Noble, and sister, Meredith; after graduating from
  Tyler High School and Tyler Junior College, he received a
  bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin; later,
  he earned a master's degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce
  and taught at TJC; in 1973, he opened The Sportster, Inc., a
  retail sporting goods store, and the National Association of
  Sporting Goods Dealers honored the business with its leadership
  award for independent retailers in 1978; over the years, he was
  involved in a number of state and national political campaigns,
  and he served as the district coordinator for state senator David
  Cain from 1997 to 2003; and
         WHEREAS, A consummate outdoorsman, Mr. Haynes traveled the
  world hunting and fishing; he was a tireless advocate for hunter
  education and the conservation of the state's natural resources,
  giving generously of his time and expertise to organizations such
  as the Texas Kids Fish program, ShareLunker Foundation, Texas
  Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Advisory Board, and East
  Texas Woods and Waters Foundation; he helped establish the Old
  Sabine Bottom Texas Parks and Wildlife Management Area and
  Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River, and his extensive
  efforts included directing the National Wild Turkey Federation
  and advocating for the first state legislation on hunter safety
  and the spring turkey season; he was inducted into the Texas
  Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in 2019; and
         WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Haynes shared four
  decades of marriage with his wife, Sandra, and he also cherished
  his two daughters, Kim and Sherrie, three grandchildren, Blake,
  Haley, and Breanna, and four great-grandchildren, Bruin, Cannon,
  Briar, and Gatlin; a man of faith, he was a valued congregant of
  Green Acres Baptist Church; and
         WHEREAS, While the death of Alan Haynes brings great
  sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy of good works
  that will long be remembered; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of James Alan Haynes
  and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family and to
  his many 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 Alan Haynes.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 26, 2025,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate