Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 1526
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, The life of a respected business leader drew to a
6	6	close with the passing of James Michael Chargois on December 9,
7	7	2020, at the age of 76; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Born in the Houston's historic Third Ward on
9	9	November 27, 1944, Michael Chargois was the son of Sidney A.
10	10	Chargois and Viola Judice Chargois; he grew up with six siblings,
11	11	Sidney, Alvin, Rose Mary, Carl, Gerard, and Lois Ann; his
12	12	entrepreneurial spirit and passion for automobiles manifested
13	13	themselves at an early age, when he started a lawn mowing business
14	14	and used the earnings to build a vehicle by hand; and
15	15	WHEREAS, After graduating from Yates High School,
16	16	Mr. Chargois attended Texas Christian University and embarked on a
17	17	noteworthy career in the automotive industry; his Austin-based
18	18	company, Pavilion Lincoln-Mercury, was named one of the nation's
19	19	top Black-owned businesses within three years of its inception; and
20	20	WHEREAS, Mr. Chargois went on to establish JMC Auto Group,
21	21	which earned recognition as the state's largest Black-owned
22	22	automotive business; it included dealerships not only in Austin,
23	23	Houston, and San Marcos, but also in Memphis, Tennessee; later, as
24	24	founder of JMC Enterprises, he diversified into real estate
25	25	development and holdings, equity investments, restaurants, and a
26	26	vineyard in Mendoza, Argentina; his achievements as a trailblazing
27	27	entrepreneur received attention from numerous industry and
28	28	general-interest publications, among them the New York Times, Time
29	29	magazine, the Austin Business Journal, and Black Enterprise; and
30	30	WHEREAS, Despite his success, Mr. Chargois remained humble,
31	31	kind, and approachable; he was a mentor to many over the years, and
32	32	he gave generously to numerous worthy causes and organizations;
33	33	sustained by a strong faith, he was a member of St. James' Episcopal
34	34	Church in Austin and St. James' Episcopal Church in Houston; in his
35	35	free time, he enjoyed drag racing, collecting antique cars, Creole
36	36	cooking, and playing golf; and
37	37	WHEREAS, Mr. Chargois shared a fulfilling marriage with his
38	38	wife of 36 years, Roxann Thomas Chargois; he took great pride in his
39	39	five children, Katrina, Charles, Nailah, Julian Michael, and
40	40	Morgan, as well as his five grandchildren, Brianna, William, Kayla,
41	41	Kiana, and Raegan; and
42	42	WHEREAS, Although Michael Chargois is greatly missed, he left
43	43	his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he will
44	44	forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
45	45	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
46	46	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Michael
47	47	Chargois and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; and, be
48	48	it further
49	49	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
50	50	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
51	51	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Michael
52	52	Chargois.
53	53	Dutton
54	54	______________________________
55	55	Speaker of the House
56	56	I certify that H.R. No. 1526 was unanimously adopted by a
57	57	rising vote of the House on May 19, 2023.
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59	59	Chief Clerk of the House