H.R. No. 1286
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Dr. Ennis Holmes of
Mexia were deeply saddened by his passing on July 17, 2020, at the
age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on April 10, 1938, Ennis Holmes was
the son of Ennis R. Holmes and Hester B. Robertson Askew, and he
grew up with the companionship of his four siblings, Frances,
Tommy, Larry, and Johnny; following his graduation from Mexia High
school, he answered his nation's call to duty and joined the United
States Navy; he later attended Texas A&M University, where he
earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holmes began his career as a veterinarian when
he opened Holmes Animal Clinic in his stepfather's barn in
Coolidge; he went on to move his practice to Mexia, where he
continued to provide care until his retirement in March 2019; in
addition, he served as director of the Texas Animal Health
Commission in Beeville and taught microbiology at Navarro College;
he was also a cattle rancher, and he enjoyed playing golf in his
leisure time; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Dr. Holmes was a member of
the Limestone County Appraisal Review Board, and he served as
president of the Mexia Ex-Students Association; a man of faith, he
was a valued congregant of the First United Methodist Church, where
he was an usher; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holmes married Charlse Ann Moody, and they
became the proud parents of a daughter, Holly; with the passing
years, Dr. Holmes had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to
include two grandsons, Christian and Cameron, and a
great-granddaughter, Blakely; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ennis Holmes lived a rich and purposeful life,
and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
held him close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Ennis Holmes and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Holly Kuehn, and her husband, Heath; to his grandsons,
Christian Ellison and Cameron Ellison and his wife, Shelby; to his
great-granddaughter, Blakely Ellison; to his brother, Johnny
Holmes, and his wife, Charlotte; to his brother-in-law, Allen
Miller; to his sisters-in-law, Laura Beth Holmes-Tuscana and
Cynthia Holmes; to his many nieces, nephews, and cousins; 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 Dr. Ennis
Holmes.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1286 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House