SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120
In Memory
of
Jim Gray
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
residents of Eddy in mourning the loss of the Reverend Jim Gray,
who died January 30, 2013, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Jim Gray was born on February 11, 1944, in
Lubbock; he graduated from Odessa High School in 1962 and joined
the United States Air Force; during his service, he studied at
the Institute of Far Eastern Languages at Yale University and
served as a Chinese linguist in the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, After his return home, Mr. Gray earned a
bachelor's degree in sociology from The University of Texas at
Austin, and for the next decade he worked for the federal
government; and
WHEREAS, Reverend Gray's call to the ministry came in 1983;
among his congregations was the First Baptist Church in Eddy,
where he devotedly ministered for 10 years; in 1999, he became
associate pastor for senior adults at First Baptist Church
Woodway; it was a job he cherished, and he remained in the
position until his death; and
WHEREAS, A man of depth and devotion, Reverend Gray enjoyed
traveling with his congregants, and he was greatly admired as an
inspirational force whose ministry shaped the lives of many; he
leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Kay, and their
children and grandchildren, who will long cherish their memories
of this compassionate man; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jim Gray; 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 Jim Gray.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate