SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1009
In Memory
of
John E. McAdams
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Normangee in mourning the loss of John E. McAdams,
who died April 16, 2009, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, John Ethel McAdams was born in Grimes County on
January 27, 1927, to Georgia and John McAdams; he lived most of
his life in Madison County and attended school in the High
Prairie community; he was married to the late Jessie Mitchell
McAdams; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McAdams worked in road construction and
farming; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, training horses, and
spending time with family and friends; and
WHEREAS, He was baptized at the Chapel Hill Baptist Church
when he was young; in later years he was a member of Sweet Zion
Baptist Church in Madisonville; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
John McAdams will be remembered by all who knew him for his
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel; a devoted father and
grandfather, he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of John E. McAdams: his sons and daughter-in-law, Robert
McAdams and Reginal Allen and his wife, Eugina; his daughters and
son-in-law, Ruby Nealy, Carol Brooks, and Sheila Byrd and her
husband, Richard; his sister, Loree Webber; and his eight
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of John Ethel McAdams.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate