2021S0589-1 09/30/21
By: Campbell S.R. No. 42
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Comal County in mourning the loss of James Robert
Holder, who died September 16, 2021, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Bob Holder was born in Vandalia, Illinois, on
January 16, 1944, and he moved to Texas with his mother as a young
child; he was adopted by his stepfather, Ed Holder, who helped
raise him, and he attended public schools in Wichita Falls; and
WHEREAS, Bob became inspired to lead a life of public
service after serving for four years in the United States Marine
Corps; he graduated from the National Sheriff's Institute, the
United States Federal Bureau of Investigation's National
Academy, the Leadership Command College, and the Texas
Governor's Management Program; and
WHEREAS, Bob joined the Texas Department of Public Safety,
where he served with distinction for 31 years; in 1977, he became
the first highway patrol sergeant to be assigned to the Comal
County DPS office in New Braunfels, and he was blessed to live and
work in the community for the rest of his life; he went on to be
elected Comal County sheriff and served in the position for 20
years; after his retirement in 2016, he continued to proudly
serve as an Honorary Texas Ranger and to be active in numerous
community organizations; he was a lifelong member of the
Republican Party; and
WHEREAS, Bob shared 39 years of marriage with his
cherished wife, Kelly, who had a career in law enforcement and is
an outdoors enthusiast; he leaves behind four children and
numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were a
source of much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Bob Holder was a revered community leader, and he
earned numerous professional and community accolades while
shaping a life of selfless public service; beloved by many, he
was noted for his wisdom, outgoing personality, and quick wit,
and he will long be remembered with profound respect and
admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of James Robert Holder; 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 Bob Holder.