H.R. No. 146
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Marshall lost a beloved neighbor and
respected businessman with the passing of James E. Taylor on May 13,
2011, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Jim Taylor was born on May 15, 1932, to Ermine and
Johnnie Taylor; he served his country with distinction in the U.S.
Army and went on to have a notable career in banking as a chief
financial officer; and
WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader as well, Mr. Taylor
contributed to a number of worthwhile organizations through the
years; he benefited many people through his 30 years of service as a
Rotarian, and he also volunteered with the United Way, Meals on
Wheels, the Marshall Symphony Society, and the Harrison County
Republican Party; and
WHEREAS, Also dedicated to the congregation at First United
Methodist Church, Mr. Taylor served his fellow members as a Sunday
school teacher, chair of the administrative council, and head of
the finance and organ restoration committee; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the support of
his wife, Shirley, and he delighted in the company of his children,
Lynn and Jeffrey, and his five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Jim Taylor gave freely of his time and expertise to
better his community, and he leaves behind a record of service that
his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
James E. Taylor and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Shirley Murrah Taylor; to his daughter, Lynn
Taylor Dodson, and her husband, David; to his son, Jeffrey Taylor,
and his wife, Lisa; to his grandchildren, Mary, Katie, Chris,
Claire, and Connie; to his brother, Larry Taylor, and his wife,
Shirl; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James E.
Taylor.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 146 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House