H.R. No. 83
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of James Melton Purser Jr. of Canadian on August 21, 2021,
at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of James Purser Sr. and Lavona Purser, Jim
Purser was born on August 18, 1940, in Washita, Oklahoma, and grew
up with three siblings, Joyce, Buford, and Gary; at just 16 years
old, he embarked on a rewarding career in the oil and gas industry
that would span more than half a century and take him around the
world; and
WHEREAS, On February 22, 1968, Mr. Purser wed the former Mary
Ann Ortega, and the couple went on to share a rewarding marriage of
53 years; Mr. Purser was the proud father of two children, Tim and
Tricia, and with the passing years, he was further blessed with
seven beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Purser and his family lived in Singapore and
Spain during the 1970s before settling in Canadian in 1980; he
became a valued member of his community, avidly supporting the
Canadian High School Wildcats and participating in the local
Masonic lodge; sustained by a deep and abiding faith, he was
baptized at Canadian Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, Although Jim Purser will be deeply missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
James Melton Purser Jr. and extend sincere condolences to the
members of his family: to his wife, Mary Ann Purser; to his son, Tim
Purser, and his wife, Charity; to his daughter, Tricia Cook, and her
husband, Jim David; to his grandchildren, Shelby, Kyler, Ben, and
Landree Purser, Brayden and Brody Cook, and Mckanna Garcia; to his
sister, Joyce Forman; to his brothers, Buford Purser and his wife,
Yolanda, and Gary Purser and his wife, Jody; and to his other
friends and relatives; 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 Purser.
King of Hemphill
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 83 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on October 14, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House