SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 288
In Memory
of
Bobby Evans
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of James Robert Evans of Fort Worth on February 2, 2023,
at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The son of Bernice Glasscock Evans and Walter
Sidney Evans, Bobby Evans was born in San Angelo on March 30,
1935, and he grew up with the companionship of two siblings,
William Sidney and Jo Alice; after graduating from San Angelo
High School, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in civil
engineering from Texas Tech University, where he was a member of
ROTC; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Evans enjoyed a rewarding career as a civil
engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation that spanned
more than four decades; over the course of his tenure, he held a
number of positions in Lubbock, San Angelo, Del Rio, and Tyler;
as district engineer in Tyler, he played an instrumental role in
establishing the Adopt-A-Highway program, and he was recognized
with the Leadership Award from Keep Texas Beautiful, the Phoenix
Award from the Society of American Travel Writers, and the Gibb
Gilchrist Award from Texas A&M Transportation Institute for
outstanding service to TxDOT; in addition, he was granted
honorary membership to the International Adopt-A-Highway
Association; and
WHEREAS, In 1995, Mr. Evans returned to San Angelo, where
he worked in business development and client relations for BWR
Corporation, WSBC Civil Engineers Inc., and Arcadis; following
his retirement in 2010, he moved to Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, Along the way, Mr. Evans served as president of
the Tyler Downtown Rotary Club and the State Highway 31
Association and as chair of the Texas Alliance of Minority
Engineers; a man of deep faith, he was a valued congregant of
Arlington Heights United Methodist Church; in his leisure time,
he enjoyed following Texas Tech Red Raider football and spending
time at the Bronte ranch with friends and family; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Evans benefited from
the love and support of his wife, Billie Jean, with whom he shared
a fulfilling union of 64 years until her passing in 2021; he took
great pride in his two children, Susan and Mark, as well as in his
seven grandchildren, Laura, Matthew, Karen, Andrew, Alan, Bryan,
and Mandy, two great-grandchildren, Walt and Charlie, and three
step-great-grandchildren, Payton, Reese, and Enzo; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his integrity, kindness, and
generosity, Bobby Evans has left his family and friends with a
wealth of treasured memories, and they will forever hold him
close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of James Robert Evans
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Bobby Evans.
Sparks, Campbell, Hancock
Hughes, LaMantia, Perry
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate