H.R. No. 861
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of James Ray Clements of Big Spring on
February 18, 2017, at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jack and Helen Clements, Jim Clements was
born on July 10, 1955, in Big Spring, and he spent his childhood in
Andrews; after graduating from Andrews High School, he went on to
join the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, earning his degree
in 1977; he later enjoyed a 30-year career with Oncor, from which he
retired as area manager; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Mr. Clements married the love of his life,
Leslie, and the couple settled in Big Spring; over the years, they
had the pleasure of watching their family grow to include two sons,
Nathan and James, as well as two granddaughters, Jaylee Rae and
Charlie Ann; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clements served his community as a Little League
baseball and soccer coach and as a member of the Greater Big Spring
Rotary Club and president of the Big Spring Area Chamber of
Commerce; sustained by a deep faith, he was also a valued congregant
of the First United Methodist Church of Big Spring, where he led a
Sunday school class for young families and chaired the Mission and
Outreach program; and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father and an engaged citizen,
Jim Clements was admired for his kindness, his warm smile, and his
wonderful sense of humor, and all those who were fortunate enough 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 Ray Clements
and extend sincere condolences to his relatives and 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
Clements.
Darby
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 861 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 23, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House