H.R. No. 425
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Dr. James Stewart Leeves of Naples on August 4, 2014, at
the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, James Leeves was born in Dallas on October 9, 1924,
to Elijah and Marion Leeves; a graduate of Naples High School and
The University of Texas Medical School, he answered his nation's
call to duty with service in the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed physician was instrumental in the
founding of David Granberry Memorial Hospital and was a cofounder
of the East Texas Clinic; a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Naples and the Springhill Cemetery Association, he was
also a great supporter of education, and he was honored with the
Pewitt Alumnus Award for his contributions to the Pewitt School,
Education Foundation, and Alumni Center, which he played a leading
role in establishing; he further served on the Pewitt School Board
of Trustees and as the football squad's team doctor; and
WHEREAS, Although Dr. Leeves is deeply missed, he leaves
behind a legacy that will continue to resonate in his community for
years to come, and he will long be fondly remembered by all those
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. James Stewart
Leeves and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
to his wife, Peggy Leeves; to his son, Jody Leeves and his wife,
Jane; to his daughter, Jane Ann Leeves; to his grandchildren,
Jessica and Joe Leeves; 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 Dr. James
Leeves.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 425 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House