SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 245
In Memory
of
James Richelieu Cumby, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of
James Richelieu Cumby, Jr., who died January 28, 2013, at the
age of 88; and
WHEREAS, James Cumby was born January 25, 1925, to Gladys
and James R. Cumby, Sr.; he was married to Lois Goodspeed Cumby,
who preceded him in death; and
WHEREAS, A longtime Fort Worth resident, Mr. Cumby served as
mailroom supervisor at Continental National Bank for 50 years; he
also worked for 45 years at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, He was an exemplary gentleman who was devoted to
his family and friends; a generous, kindhearted person, he was
respected in the community for his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, James Cumby was a man of deep faith, integrity,
and strength, and he will long be remembered with affection and
appreciation by all who were privileged to share in his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of James Richelieu Cumby, Jr.; 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 James Cumby.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 19, 2013,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate