SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 772
In Memory
of
James Gipson Humphrey
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James Gipson Humphrey, who died August
6, 2018, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Jim Humphrey was born on April 21, 1943, in
Houston, to Estelle Love Humphrey and H. G. Humphrey; he grew up
in Fort Worth and graduated in 1961 from Polytechnic High School,
where he was a member of the football and baseball teams; and
WHEREAS, He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the
paving industry; he worked for many years with J. I. Bertram
Construction and rose through the ranks to become president; he
bought the company in 1999, and he took great pride in the work
the company did for the Texas Rangers' Ballpark in Arlington; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Humphrey was dedicated to his family; he and
his first wife, Nancy Thomson, were blessed with two children,
Annette Carrell and the late Philip Humphrey; he later married
his beloved soulmate, Sandy Rielluchtman, and they enjoyed 35
years of marriage together, along with her children, Alicia and
Sean, and granddaughter, Loren; and
WHEREAS, Jim was highly intelligent and constantly sought
to gain new knowledge, and his genuine love for people and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of James Gipson Humphrey; 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 James Humphrey.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate