88R21982 AMB-D
By: Stucky H.R. No. 992
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Melvin Jay Meadows of
Cottondale were deeply saddened by his passing on March 31, 2023, at
the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Melvin Meadows was born in Cottondale on July 13,
1937, to Tom and Ovella Meadows; he grew up on his family's ranch
with the companionship of his sister, Edith, and in 1955, he
graduated from Paradise High School; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong rancher and farmer, Mr. Meadows owned and
operated Meadows Ranch in Cottondale, where he raised livestock and
grew a variety of crops; active in his community, he served on the
Paradise Independent School District Board of Trustees, the
Cottondale Cemetery Association Board of Trustees, and the FSA
Committee in Decatur; in addition, he was a faithful member of the
Cottondale Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Meadows enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Jannie Lou, with whom he shared 64 years of
marriage; he was the proud father of three children, Deloris,
Marsha, and Todd, and with the passing years, he had the privilege
of seeing his family grow to include nine grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although Melvin Meadows will be deeply missed, he
has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they
will forever cherish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Melvin Jay Meadows
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Jannie Lou Meadows; to his daughters, Deloris Martin and her
husband, Davis, and Marsha Foster and her husband, Jay; to his son,
Todd Meadows, and his wife, Robin; to his grandchildren, Brad
Martin and his wife, Jennifer, Jana Hamby and her husband, Travis,
Jerod Foster and his wife, Amanda, Hayley Rife and her husband,
Adam, Seth Foster and his wife, Rachel, Dalton Meadows and his wife,
Bethany, Dillon Meadows and his wife, Laken, Danae Meadows, and
Dustin Meadows; to his great-grandchildren, Brynlee and Bryleigh
Hamby, Chase and Britton Martin, Owen and Allie Rife, Eva, Lola, and
Emmy Foster, and Conley Meadows; and to his 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 Melvin
Meadows.