H.R. No. 522
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Jimmy
Adair of Sinton, who died on January 27, 2013, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Adair was born on August 26, 1930, in Hunt
County; he began working in the pipeline business in 1957, and
within seven years he had founded his own enterprise, the Tennessee
Pipeline Construction Company; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated entrepreneur was admired for his
common sense and his problem-solving skills, and his effective
leadership was a source of inspiration for his employees; and
WHEREAS, He and his wife, Dottie, were strong supporters of
the San Patricio County Junior Livestock Show, and their desire to
help those in need was reflected in the assistance they provided to
the Haven of Hope homeless shelter in San Antonio; Mr. Adair drew
strength from his religious faith and relished spending time with
his family, and he also took great pleasure in his hobbies, which
included golf, snow skiing, and boating; and
WHEREAS, Although Jimmy Adair will be deeply missed, he
leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those 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 Jimmy Adair and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife of 24
years, Dottie Adair; to his sons, Brad Adair and his wife, Judy,
Matt Adair and his wife, Betty Sue, Preston Adair and his wife,
Vicki, and Scott Magee and his wife, Jessica; to his grandchildren,
Justin, Jimmy, Jerry, James, and Travis Adair, Bobbie Ann White,
and Evalyn Bea Magee; to his five great-grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews; 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 Jimmy
Adair.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 522 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 7, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House