SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1052
In Memory
of
James Wyatt Edwards
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James Wyatt Edwards, who died May 13,
2011, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, James Wyatt "Jim" Edwards was born September 6, 1937;
he served the North Texas community with honor and distinction
over the course of a varied career that saw him serve as mayor of
Plano for two terms and hold leading roles at several colleges
and universities; he is credited with drawing a number of large
corporations to the area and spurring development of major
roadways, public transportation, retail centers, and educational
institutions in Collin County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edwards was active in Republican Party
politics, serving as a coordinator for Mike Huckabee's 2008
presidential campaign in Texas and working with the George W.
Bush campaign in Palm Beach County, Florida, in 2000; and
WHEREAS, A passionate advocate for the education of
at-risk young people, he worked with the nonprofit organization
Heart of a Champion; his most recent initiative was the Changing
Hearts Project, which is dedicated to aiding the children of
veterans of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and although he will be deeply missed by his family
and countless friends, he will continue to live in their hearts
and minds for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of James Wyatt Edwards; 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
James Wyatt Edwards.
Shapiro
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate