H.R. No. 456
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of the Fort Worth community lost an
esteemed educator with the untimely passing of James Lee Wellman of
Aledo on January 5, 2017, at the age of 47; and
WHEREAS, Born to Bob and Carole Wellman on June 24, 1969,
Jamie Wellman grew up in Kenova, West Virginia, with his two
brothers and two sisters; he earned his bachelor's degree at West
Virginia State University and later continued his studies at Texas
Christian University, graduating with a master's degree in
education administration; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wellman worked as a basketball and volleyball
coach at several high schools in his home state before moving to
Fort Worth in 1998; after serving as a special education teacher and
coach at Burleson High School, he went on to teach at
Carter-Riverside High and South Hills High; in 2005 he joined the
staff at Western Hills High School in Benbrook as an assistant
principal, and four years later, he was promoted to principal, a
role he fulfilled with distinction until his passing; in
recognition of his outstanding tenure with the school, the Fort
Worth Independent School District Board of Trustees recently
decided to name the Western Hills field house in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Wellman shared a
rewarding marriage with his wife of two decades, Stephanie, and he
was tremendously proud of their son, Payne; an avid sports fan,
Mr. Wellman enjoyed teaching his son to play golf as well as rooting
for his favorite teams, Marshall University, Texas Christian
University, and the Pittsburgh Steelers; he also treasured the
summers he spent with his loved ones on St. Simons Island in
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for his warmth, his sense of humor, and his
ability to see the best in everyone, Jamie Wellman touched
countless lives during his journey on this earth, and all those who
had the privilege to know him will forever hold him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Lee Wellman
and extend sincere condolences to his relatives, to his friends,
and to the faculty, staff, and students of Western Hills High
School; 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 James Lee
Wellman.
Goldman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 456 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 2, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House