SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 419
In Memory
of
Jimmy Ray Bridges
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Amarillo in mourning the loss of Jimmie Ray Bridges,
who died February 22, 2018, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born November 26, 1943, in Hereford, Texas,
Jimmie Bridges was a man of natural charm and sharp wit, and he
was admired by friends for the compassion he consistently showed
to those who were struggling; and
WHEREAS, Jimmie served with distinction for three years in
the United States Army; he loved the military and enjoyed
traveling to different parts of the country and the world; he
actively supported his fellow veterans throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Jimmie was a highly skilled mechanic, and his
loved ones often joked about his ability to walk into a wrecking
yard and drive out with a working car; he later developed a talent
for working on computers, and he gave generously of his time
repairing and building cars and computers for friends or people
in need; and
WHEREAS, Jimmie worked for 25 years as a manager and
maintenance technician at the Fountain Terrace Apartments in
Amarillo, and he was a longtime and active member of Christian
Heritage Church; he looked forward to riding his motorcycle with
his fellow Christian bikers, and later in life, he enjoyed
spending time at auctions and gun shows; and
WHEREAS, A devoted father to his daughter, Shalyn Bridges,
and a cherished friend to many, Jimmie Bridges enriched the lives
of those who knew him through his youthful spirit, his warm and
ready smile, and his boundless generosity; he was beloved by many,
and he will long be remembered with respect and admiration by all
who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Jimmie Ray Bridges; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Jimmie Bridges.
Watson, Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate