H.R. No. 1147
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the death of James T. Washington of San Antonio on
October 25, 2018, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, The son of Lillie Mae and Prezell Washington, James
Washington was born on March 14, 1943, in Kerens, where he grew up
with 14 siblings, Lillie B., Herbert, Rayfield, L. B., David Lee,
Christine, Ross, J. T., John, Vernon, Ivory, Nathaniel, Annie, and
Lewis; he graduated from Kerens High School and went on to earn a
bachelor's degree from Paul Quinn College and a master's degree from
Baylor University; he later completed mid-management and
superintendent certifications from Texas A&M University-Commerce;
and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Washington
served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he received a number
of citations, including the Army Commendation Medal, two Bronze
Stars, and a Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, and was honorably
discharged at the rank of sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington went on to enjoy a rewarding career
in the field of education, and he served as a teacher, coach, and
administrator in the Waco, Wichita Falls, and North East
Independent School Districts; following his retirement, he taught
as an adjunct professor at St. Philip's College in San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Washington shared a
rewarding marriage with his wife, Audrey, that spanned 50 years,
and he took great pride in his sons, James, Aubrey, and Jason, and
his grandchildren, Trinity, Jaxson, and Jayla; and
WHEREAS, Although James Washington is deeply missed, those he
has left behind will forever find inspiration in his generosity,
his strength of character, and his dedication to his loved ones and
to his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James T. Washington
and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 James
T. Washington.
Allison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1147 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 18, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House