H.R. No. 63 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of James Hardy Pope of Angleton on July 29, 2020, at the age of 65; and WHEREAS, Jim Pope was born to Herbert Pope Jr. and Nello Pope on February 4, 1955; he grew up with the companionship of a sister, Cathy, and he had a delightful childhood that included countless hours of fishing and hunting along the Llano River; and WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Pope enjoyed a rewarding family life with his wife, Lisa, and their two children, Kimberly and Stephen; he took great pride in providing for his family and loved taking them on cross-country road trips; with the passing years, he was further blessed with four grandchildren, Luke, Seth, Abigail, and Joanna; and WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm nature, a generous spirit, and a deep and abiding faith, Jim Pope was a source of joy to all who shared in the richness of his life, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Hardy Pope and extend sincere condolences to his family 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 Pope. Vasut Rogers ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 63 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House