H.R. No. 556
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Jacob Creth Fuller of McAllen on
March 20, 2024, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jacob L. Fuller and Janet M. Fuller, Jake
Fuller was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 27, 1940, and he
grew up with the companionship of a brother, James; he lived in a
number of places throughout the United States during his youth, and
he graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in San Francisco,
California, in 1959; he went on to receive a bachelor's degree in
journalism from East Texas A&M University in Commerce in 1964; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fuller enjoyed a long and rewarding career in
public relations, and he worked at several firms in the Dallas area
before opening his own consulting business, Starcom Consultants,
Inc., in 1980; under his able leadership, the company served a
variety of clients, including many in the health care field; he also
became active in local politics, and he contributed to Latino
political campaigns as well as the League of United Latin American
Citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fuller later made his home in McAllen, where he
distinguished himself as a dedicated health care lobbyist for
border communities, and one of his most notable career highlights
was his successful marketing campaign in support of tort reform in
Hidalgo County; he also played an instrumental role in establishing
the Border Health Political Action Committee, and he led the Border
Health Caucus for many years; in addition, he worked with state
leaders to secure a 10-year moratorium on the expansion of health
maintenance organizations in Cameron, Hidalgo, Webb, and Maverick
Counties; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Fuller benefited from the
love and support of his longtime companion, Luisa, and he took great
pride in his three children, Jay, Julie, and Brent, and his stepson,
Enrique; over the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his
family two grandchildren, Bladen and Jaden; a man of deep faith, he
was a member of McAllen First United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, An engaged citizen and a devoted family man, Jake
Fuller will be greatly missed, but the integrity, optimism, and
generosity with which he lived his life will forever inspire all who
had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jacob Creth Fuller
and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many 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 Jake
Fuller.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 556 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House