87S11092 CJM-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 44
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas
have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and
workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives
in the pandemic was Officer Vickie James, a dedicated and
well-respected employee of the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, who passed away on February 10, 2021, at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Officer James served on the third shift at the
Choice Moore Unit in Bonham; when not working, she enjoyed
collecting antiques for her home in Celeste, and she was also a
talented artist; though she had only been with TDCJ for four years
at the time of her passing, she was a vital member of her team and
acted as a parental figure for her coworkers; and
WHEREAS, Vickie James faithfully and ably performed her
duties throughout her tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, and she will long be remembered with great admiration by
all who were privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Officer Vickie James and extend deepest sympathy to her family,
friends, and colleagues; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Vickie
James.