SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 433
In Memory
of
James Edwin Russell Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James Edwin Russell Jr., who died
February 28, 2015, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Jim Russell was born on August 3, 1932, in
Mauldin, Massachusetts, to James and Mabel Russell; he grew up in
Floresville, where he graduated from high school; and
WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's
degree from Baylor University before serving as an officer in the
United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Mr. Russell began a
distinguished 42-year career in education as a science and
mathematics teacher in Temple; he went on to serve as a teacher
and an administrator in Austin, Brownfield, and New Braunfels; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Russell continued to expand his knowledge and
expertise in his field by earning a doctorate in school
administration at The University of Texas at Austin; he concluded
his career by serving as assistant superintendent of personnel
with the Hays Consolidated Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Russell was blessed with a wonderful family;
he married Bonnie Frances Miller in 1961, and they enjoyed 29
years of marriage together; his children, Jimmy and Laurie, were
a source of much pride and joy, as were his beagles, who brought
him much happiness throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, His active lifestyle included a variety of
pursuits; he enjoyed basketball, tennis, waterskiing, bowling,
and scuba diving, and he was a talented singer who performed in
church choirs, barbershop groups, and his gospel quintet; and
WHEREAS, A man of strength, wisdom, and kindness, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his many accomplishments and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of James Edwin Russell Jr.; 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 Edwin Russell Jr.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate