SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 257
In Memory
of
James Nolan Dunlap Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James Nolan Dunlap Jr., an esteemed
member of the Jack County community, who died January 3, 2020, at
the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, A Jack County native, Nolan Dunlap was born to James
and Eva Marie Dunlap on March 5, 1942; he grew up with four
siblings, and he graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1961; and
WHEREAS, On February 23, 1963, Nolan married Amelia Irene
"Lee" Cain, and they shared a rewarding marriage of 56 years; the
couple became the proud parents of two daughters, Staci and
Holly, and they were further blessed with six grandchildren,
Kortland, Kyler, Paxton, Logan, London, and Larson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dunlap worked in the oil field business for
many years before his election as Jack County justice of the
peace; he served his fellow residents with distinction in that
position for nearly three decades until his retirement; he also
served his community as a member of the local chamber of commerce
and the Lions Club, and he was a valued congregant of Live Oak
Baptist Church; in his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting,
and searching for arrowheads; and
WHEREAS, Nolan Dunlap was known for his integrity and
strength and for his devotion to his family and friends and Jack
County, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured by
many for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Nolan Dunlap Jr.; 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 Nolan Dunlap Jr.
Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate