SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 127
In Memory
of
James Franklyn Potter
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of James Franklyn
Potter, who died May 19, 2013, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, James Potter was born on May 29, 1928, in Jackson,
Mississippi; he graduated from Yale University with a degree in
chemical engineering; following his military service, he earned
a master of business administration degree; and
WHEREAS, James served his country in the United States Navy
during the Korean War; he was a liquid cargo officer aboard the
USS Manatee; he began his career in petrochemicals at Esso
Standard Oil Company and went on to work for Borg Warner
Chemicals; he moved to Fort Worth to join the Western Company and
served as its purchasing director until the company relocated;
and
WHEREAS, James was an avid sports fan, a lifelong follower
of the New York Yankees, and an outstanding bridge player; he
taught classes at Tarrant County College in the continuing
education and senior programs; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his wife, Shirley, and to his
three children and grandson, and he was a devout Christian and an
active member of Saint Stephen Presbyterian Church; and
WHEREAS, He was an exemplary gentleman who was respected in
the community for his accomplishments, and he was noted for his
great sense of humor, his vast supply of jokes, and his engaging
personality; and
WHEREAS, James Potter gave unselfishly of his time to
others and was beloved by many, 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, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of James Franklyn Potter; 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 Potter.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate