H.R. No. 2166
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of James Morgan McGraw of Jasper, who passed away on April 20, 2013,
at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, "Slugger" McGraw was born in Newton in 1924 to
Joseph Wiley and Mae Hext McGraw; he served his country in the
United States Navy during World War II, stationed aboard the USS
Enterprise in the Pacific; this brave Texan lost his leg in the war
and was honored with the Purple Heart for his sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. McGraw earned a master's degree
from Stephen F. Austin State University and ran FFA programs in
Texas public schools for more than three and a half decades; he also
experienced the joy of becoming a parent, grandparent, and
great-grandparent; and
WHEREAS, Cherished by many, Mr. McGraw will be forever
remembered with deep affection by all who were privileged to share
in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Morgan McGraw
and extend sincere sympathy to Melody Holton, Paula Moon, and Anna
Pipher; to his seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren;
and to all others who mourn his passing; 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
Morgan McGraw.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2166 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House