SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 300
In Memory
of
James Flanagin
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of James Dois Flanagin of Weatherford on
November 24, 2022, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, The only child of Paul and Octavia Flanagin, Jay
Flanagin was born in Fort Worth on January 25, 1957; he graduated
from Weatherford High School and continued his education at
Weatherford College and The University of Texas at Arlington; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Flanagin worked in the oil
and gas sector and in the flooring industry, and he also built
houses; ultimately, he concluded his career as a parts manager
for a passenger rail company; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Flanagin enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, the former Judy Langford, with whom
he shared a rewarding marriage spanning nearly four and a half
decades; he was the proud father of a son, Bill, and he
experienced the joy of welcoming two grandchildren into his
treasured family; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Flanagin was a longtime member of Greenwood
Baptist Church; he was ordained as a deacon in 1984, and he was
actively involved with the church baptistry, the men's ministry,
and the Exceptional Rodeo, an annual event that was established for
youth with special needs; moreover, he led Bible studies for people
of all ages, most recently teaching a fourth- and fifth-grade group
with his wife; the couple also served together as Mission Service
Corps volunteers from 1991 through 1993; a Gideon, Mr. Flanagin
spent several years distributing Gideon New Testaments to students
at local school campuses; he was known for his hospitality and
compassion for others, and he loved spending his leisure time on
the water pursuing his passion for fishing; and
WHEREAS, Although Jay Flanagin is deeply missed, memories
of his devotion to his family and his faith remain to comfort and
inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Dois
Flanagin and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Judy Langford Flanagin; to his son, Bill
Lynch, and his wife, Michelle; to his grandsons, Dawson and Tripp
Lynch; 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Jay Flanagin.
King, Springer
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 14, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate