By: Collier H.R. No. 74
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those Texans who give freely of their time and
talents to benefit the larger community make the world a better
place through their actions; and
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the inspiring faith
and leadership of James Turner, who passed away on June 2, 2012; and
WHEREAS, James Turner served faithfully for 46 years as the
Founder, Pastor, and Superintendent of Turners Chapel Church of God
in Christ, and he leaves behind a legacy of good works that will
long resonate in the community; and
WHEREAS, Although Superintendent Turner is deeply missed, he
will be forever remembered with great admiration and affection by
all those who had the good fortune to know him; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature 2nd Called Special Session, hereby pay tribute to the
memory of James Turner and extend sincere sympathy to his wife,
Sharon Ford-Turner; his seven biological children; fourteen
step-children; and the Turners Chapel Church Family; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the family of Superintendent James Turner.