H.R. No. 126 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of James William Kellogg Jr. on August 16, 2021, at the age of 71; and WHEREAS, Jim Kellogg was born on December 10, 1949, in Houston; a longtime resident of the Brazosport area, he retired from the Dow Chemical Company before embarking on a second career in jobsite safety management; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Kellogg benefited from the love and support of his wife, Linda, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly four and a half decades; he was a devoted father to their three daughters, Saril, Amy, and Liz, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include nine grandchildren; he was sustained by a strong faith throughout his life, and he had a passion for serving others; in his later years, he enjoyed tending to his neighbors' lawns; and WHEREAS, Although Jim Kellogg is greatly missed, memories of his selflessness, his wonderful sense of humor, and his dedication to his loved ones remain to comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of James William Kellogg Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Linda Kellogg; to his children Saril White, Amy Fontenot and her husband, Kurt, Liz Royer and her husband, Todd; to his grandchildren, Marissa, Kenzie, Aeriann, Laura, and James White, Mercy, Grace, and Christian Fontenot, and Tristan Royer; to his sisters, Wendy Hudson and Karol Conley; and to his many other relatives 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 Kellogg. Vasut ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 126 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House