SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
In Memory
of
James Edward Garner
WHEREAS, Memories of joyful times and meaningful
accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of James
Edward Garner of Daingerfield, who passed away on May 27, 2017,
at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The son of F. J. Garner and Gordie Opal Garner,
Jim Garner was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on April 17, 1934;
after graduating from Arkansas High School, he worked as a
firefighter while attending North Texas State University; he
went on to answer his nation's call to duty as a member of the
United States Air Force, and he attained the rank of captain
before returning to civilian life; for nearly four decades, he
enjoyed a successful career as a personnel director in the human
resources departments at Lone Star Steel and T&N Railroad; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Garner was a
longtime member of the Daingerfield High School athletic booster
club and a valued congregant of the First Baptist Church of
Daingerfield, where he volunteered as a deacon for more than half
a century; he also remained dedicated to his fellow veterans,
serving as a member of the honor guard of American Legion Post
No. 351 and as the veterans service officer of Morris County; in
his leisure hours, he loved spending time in the great outdoors,
especially hunting and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garner was the devoted husband of Jean Daniel
Garner, with whom he shared six rewarding decades of marriage; over
the years, the couple were blessed with two children, Suzanne
Carpenter and her husband, Dane, and Lee Austin Garner and his
wife, Marion, and they eventually knew the joy of welcoming into
their family four grandchildren, Cody Carpenter and his wife,
Megan, Nikki Carpenter, and Christina and Kimberly Garner, as well
as a great-granddaughter, Sadie Lynn Carpenter; and
WHEREAS, Jim Garner lived a rich and purposeful life
dedicated to his family, his faith, and his country, and he
leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can
remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of James Edward Garner and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Jim Garner.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 18, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate