H.R. No. 884
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Jimmy Dale Aplin of Clute on January 9, 2019, at the age
of 84; and
WHEREAS, Jim Aplin was born on September 21, 1934, and he grew
up with the companionship of his brother, Arch; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Aplin drew strength from the rewarding marriage
that he shared with his wife of 56 years, Marcia; he was the caring
father of a son, Justin, and a daughter, Marla, who preceded her
father in death; with the passing years, Mr. Aplin had the pleasure
of seeing his family grow to include five grandchildren, Mara,
Dallas, Sean, Ryan, and Mary Kate, as well as a cherished
great-grandson, Hunter; and
WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Aplin served as a deacon
at the First Baptist Church of Clute; furthermore, he was an avid
gardener; and
WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this esteemed
man's love and friendship will always remember him with great
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmy Dale Aplin and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Marcia Ann Aplin; to his son, Justin Williams, and his wife,
Karen; to his grandchildren, Mara Strother and her husband,
Bradley, Dallas Miles, Sean Williams, Ryan Williams, and Mary Kate
Williams; to his great-grandson, Hunter Strother; to his brother,
Arch Aplin Jr.; to his nephews, Arch "Beaver" Aplin and his wife,
Joanie, Reg Aplin and his wife, Phyliss, Joe McGuffee, and Wayne
LeBouf; to his nieces, Bedelia Sandidge and Mary Mobley and her
husband, Alan; and to his other 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 Aplin.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 884 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 5, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House