H.R. No. 440
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the death
of James Carl Ducker of Haltom City on March 13, 2021, at the age of
62; and
WHEREAS, James Ducker was born in Fort Worth on April 29,
1958, and he grew up with the companionship of his sister, Vickie,
and his brother, Myron; following his graduation from Arlington
High School, he went on to earn several college degrees, including
two master's degrees from Dallas Baptist University; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, Mr. Ducker was hired as a tool and die maker
at Vought Aircraft, where he enjoyed a rewarding career that
spanned more than four decades; during his tenure, he held a variety
of leadership positions, including shop steward and committeeman;
he was also a valued member of the United Aerospace Workers union,
and he served as president of the UAW Local 848 chapter in Grand
Prairie; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ducker benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Diane, and he took great pride in his
children, Benjamin, Matthew, and Haley, and stepchildren, James and
Rachel; with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his
family grow to include a grandson, Wyatt; a lifelong sports
enthusiast, he was involved with several championship softball
teams as a player, coach, and umpire, and he served many seasons as
a coach for Little League Baseball; and
WHEREAS, Although James Ducker is deeply missed, he has left
his loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever
treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Carl Ducker and
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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
Ducker.
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 440 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 1, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House