H.R. No. 88
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 James Bobbitt of the Flower Mound Fire
Department on December 12, 2024, at the age of 50; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 23, 1974, to Daniel and Glenda
Bobbitt, James Bobbitt grew up in Springtown with the companionship
of a brother, Tommy; he worked as a volunteer firefighter in his
hometown for a decade, and he was recognized with the Rookie of the
Year award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bobbitt went on to join the Flower Mound Fire
Department in 2007; during his 17-year tenure, he was twice named
Firefighter of the Year, and he was widely admired for his skill and
composure under pressure; over the years, he readily gave advice
and encouragement to anyone who needed it, and he served as a mentor
to many recruits; after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he
made it his mission to see the disease added to the state's list of
presumptive cancers for firefighters in order to ensure that others
with the condition more easily receive much-needed support; his
fellow firefighters have since taken on the cause; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Bobbitt enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Amy, and he was deeply devoted to his
daughter, Addison, and stepchildren, CJ, Rachael, Hillary, and
Justin; and
WHEREAS, James Bobbitt dedicated his life to protecting his
fellow citizens, and although he is missed, he leaves behind a
record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Bobbitt and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family, his friends,
and his colleagues; 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 James
Bobbitt.
Bumgarner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 88 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 13, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House