84R14826 KSM-D
By: Smith H.R. No. 1486
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may help
comfort those saddened by the passing of James Standridge of Beach
City on February 23, 2015, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Born on May 28, 1945, in Holla Bend, Arkansas, Jim
Standridge was the son of James Melton Standridge and Lucille Marie
Howell; he enjoyed a career with ExxonMobil that spanned 37 years,
and after retiring in 2002, he became a consultant in the oil and
gas industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Standridge loved his adopted hometown of Beach
City, and he worked tirelessly in its behalf, serving as a council
member for three years and as mayor for eight years; he further
contributed to his community as a member of the Beach City Lions
Club and as a congregant of Fisher Road Baptist Church; in his
leisure time, he enjoyed bird-watching, and he delighted in
visiting his family's farm in Chester; he was also especially
knowledgeable about automobiles, history, and genealogy;
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Standridge enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Rita, with whom he shared 50 years,
and he was the proud father of three children, James, Cara, and
Stephanie; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community, Jim
Standridge made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved
ones and fellow citizens alike, and his contributions will be
fondly remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Standridge
and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Rita Standridge; to his children, James Colvit Standridge and
his wife, Torre, Cara Standridge Miller, and Stephanie Farner and
her husband, Eric; to his mother, Lucille Marie Howell; to his
brothers, Milton Standridge and his wife, Linda, and Robert Allen
Blevins; to his grandchildren, Erin Maness and her husband, Dustin,
Bethany Tesar and her husband, Blake, and Katie Farner; to his
great-granddaughter, Audrey Grace Maness; 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 Jim
Standridge.