SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 630
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  James Doty Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed military veteran drew to a
  close with the passing of Brigadier General (Ret.) James Henry
  Doty Jr. on July 12, 2023, at the age of 61; and
 
         WHEREAS, The son of James Doty Sr. and Mary Owens, Jim Doty
  was born in Pittsburg, Kansas, on October 10, 1961, and he grew up
  with the companionship of four younger siblings, Merle, Kandy,
  Sherrie, and Rocky; answering his nation's call to duty, he
  joined the Army National Guard at the age of 18; he obtained a
  bachelor's degree in history from the University of the State of
  New York and a master's degree in strategic studies from the
  United States Army War College; his military education also
  included officer courses as well as the U.S. Army Command and
  General Staff College; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Doty was commissioned in the U.S. Army as a
  field artillery and engineer officer; over the course of his
  career, he held numerous leadership positions at military
  installations across the United States, and he served at the
  Pentagon three separate times, including when it was attacked on
  9/11; he was promoted to brigadier general in 2009, and he was
  appointed senior commander of the 4th Infantry Division at Fort
  Carson in Colorado; the proudest moment of his tenure was when
  his star was pinned to his uniform; he eventually retired
  following 33 years of exemplary service in the armed forces; and
 
         WHEREAS, General Doty's military honors included the
  Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious
  Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation
  Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army
  Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and Army Staff
  Identification Badge; during his retirement, he became the
  commander of Chapter 61 of the Disabled American Veterans in
  Seguin; and
 
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, General Doty enjoyed the
  love and support of his wife, Charlotte, with whom he shared a
  rewarding marriage that spanned more than four decades; he was
  the devoted father of three children, Kandy and Brooke Doty, who
  preceded him in death, and Blake Doty, and he also took great
  pride in Mrs. Doty's three sons, Shawn, Jason, and Chris Mallory,
  whom he raised as his own; over the years, he saw his treasured
  family grow to include seven grandchildren, Makala, Nikolaus,
  Reece, Aarika, Zachary, Isabella, and the late Joshua Mallory;
  and
 
         WHEREAS, Jim Doty lived a rich and purposeful life, and he
  leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can
  remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brigadier
  General (Ret.) James Henry Doty Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy
  to his family and 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 Jim Doty.
 
  Campbell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate