SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 455
In Memory
of
James Kyle Park
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James Kyle Park, who died
August 15, 2020, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, A seventh-generation Texan, Jim Park was born in
Beaumont on February 22, 1934; he earned his diploma from Allen
Military Academy in Bryan, Texas, and he continued his studies at
Lamar University; and
WHEREAS, Jim was drafted into the United States Army, and
he served his tour of duty in Fairbanks, Alaska; he returned to
Beaumont after his service and soon met Sissy, who became his
best friend and wife; they were blessed with three sons, Kyle,
Joey, and John, and for 65 years, Jim and Sissy were rarely apart
for more than a few days; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Park enjoyed working cattle with his friends
at a ranch in LaBelle, just south of Beaumont; he truly loved the
cowboy way of life and cherished time spent caring for a vast
cattle herd; an avid outdoorsman, he also enjoyed fishing and
spending time hunting on his ranch in Uvalde; and
WHEREAS, Jim Park was a devoted husband and father and an
esteemed member of the Beaumont community; he was beloved by
many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished
by those who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of James Kyle Park; 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 Jim Park.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate