H.R. No. 29
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
death of James L. Bearden of Arlington on November 9, 2011, at the
age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on August 20, 1951, Mr. Bearden was
the son of Clarence Wesley Bearden and Wanda Fae Bedwell Bearden;
and
WHEREAS, James Bearden served as an intelligence officer in
the military and subsequently built a career as a private
investigator and security expert; along the way, he earned a
bachelor's degree in political science from The University of Texas
at Arlington and then continued his education at the Texas Wesleyan
School of Law, where he earned a degree in 2001; he went on to enter
private practice and to serve as General Counsel for the Texas
Association of Licensed Investigators; and
WHEREAS, Involved in his community, Mr. Bearden variously
shared his time and talents as an assistant scoutmaster, as
president of the Fielder Museum, and as a member of the UTA Alumni
Association Board of Directors; moreover, he was a valued
congregant of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1970s, Mr. Bearden married Shana Lesa
Bearden, and the couple shared 37 years together, until her death in
2009; they were blessed with four children, Wes, Brad, April, and
Chrissy, and their family later grew to include three
grandchildren, Lily, Bella, and Maddie; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
James Bearden made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved
ones and fellow citizens alike, and he leaves behind a legacy that
will be treasured for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James L. Bearden and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
sons, Wes Bearden and his wife, Antoinette, and Brad Bearden and his
fiancee, Tiffani Brooks; to his daughters, April Flowers and her
husband, T. J., and Chrissy Bailey and her husband, Doug; to his
grandchildren, Lily and Maddie Flowers and Bella Bearden; to his
brother, Dan Bearden, and his wife, Amy; to his sisters, Wanda
Burton and Bonnie Sims; and to his other relatives and many 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 L.
Bearden.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 29 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on February 18, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House