SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1067
In Memory
of
James Howard Nelson
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James Howard "Jim" Nelson, who died
May 16, 2008, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, James Howard Nelson was born October 1, 1929, in
Central Texas; he grew up in Weslaco, where his family was
involved in farming and ranching for several decades; he was a
1952 graduate of Texas A&I University in Kingsville and worked in
the aerospace industry his entire career; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson was noted for his steadfast support of
the Republican Party in Dallas and Denton County; he served as a
patriarch of the party for many years, helping to establish the
party as a formidable power in that area; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson was the recipient of the Denton County
Republican Party's first volunteer of the year award in the early
1980s for his invaluable contributions and service to the party;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Nelson was an exemplar of the American dream;
a child of the Great Depression, he learned the value of hard work
and became an entrepreneur in his field, founding Mayday
Manufacturing in 1966, which went on to become a mainstay in the
aerospace component industry and today, with its affiliates,
employs 250 workers on a 35-acre campus in Denton; and
WHEREAS, Active in civic and philanthropic affairs, Mr.
Nelson was a tireless supporter of the arts; the arts
organizations of the greater Lewisville area owe much of their
success to his and his family's generous patronage and support
through the years; and
WHEREAS, A man of intellect, wit, and charm, Mr. Nelson was
admired by people from all walks of life, and his wisdom, warmth,
and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and his family and many friends will continue to cherish the
memories of his life and his many achievements; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of James Howard Nelson; 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 Jim Nelson.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 29, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate