SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75
In Memory
of
James William Dyer
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James William Dyer, who died June 29,
2013, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, J. W. Dyer was a native of the Rio Grande Valley
and a graduate of Texas A&M University; he served the nation with
distinction as a first lieutenant in the United States Army Corps
of Engineers; and
WHEREAS, After earning a degree from The University of
Texas School of Law, he established his own firm, Dyer and
Associates; he practiced law in the Rio Grande Valley for more
than 25 years and drew on his agricultural and engineering
background to represent numerous major water supply
corporations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dyer was an avid, longtime participant in the
Boy Scouts of America; he was an Eagle Scout and went on to serve
as a mentor to many young men as a Scoutmaster; among the many
Scouting honors he received were the Vigil Honor in the Order of
the Arrow and the Silver Beaver; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of James William Dyer; 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 William Dyer.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 25, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate