H.R. No. 141
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of John
James Ellison of Brady, who passed away on December 24, 2014, at the
age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Jim Ellison was born in Brady on August 31, 1938, to
William and Wynonna Ellison; a lifelong resident of McCulloch
County, he was elected to represent Precinct 3 on the county
commissioners court in 2013 and proudly served his community until
the end of his life; he and his fellow commissioners were
responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of county
roads and bridges and for ensuring the availability of county
services to all residents through the adoption of an appropriate
budget and tax rate; and
WHEREAS, On December 4, 1970, Jim Ellison married the love of
his life, the former Scarlett Annita Bennett, and the couple shared
a rewarding union that spanned 44 years, until his passing;
Mr. Ellison was the proud father of three sons, Scott, Dean, and
Casey, and he was further blessed with three beloved
granddaughters; and
WHEREAS, In January 2011, Jim and Nita Ellison celebrated the
opening of their new business, Heart of Texas Pet Grooming in Brady;
an avid outdoorsman, Mr. Ellison loved to hunt, fish, and watch
horse races; he also enjoyed dancing with his wife and playing poker
with his friends; above all else, he cherished the time he was able
to spend with his family; and
WHEREAS, Jim Ellison left an indelible impression on all who
were blessed to know him, and those who shared in the warmth of his
friendship and affection will forever hold him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jim Ellison and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Nita
Ellison; to his sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Sandra Ellison
and Casey and Brandy Ellison; to his granddaughters, Paris,
Sterling, and Lacey Ellison; to his brother, Terry Ellison; to his
cousins, Woody Pennington, Jeff Pennington, Ricky Pennington, Mark
Adams, Billy Adams, and Tony Groves; and to his other relatives and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John James
Ellison.
Sheffield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 141 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House