89R23699 CJM-D
By: Lambert H.R. No. 959
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of James Steven Strain, who passed away on September 19,
2024, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, The son of Carolyn and James Strain, Steve Strain
was born on January 16, 1956, in Abilene, where he grew up alongside
his siblings, Jayne and Kent; he attended Cooper High School and
continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin;
there, he studied business with an engineering minor and formed
close friendships with his brothers in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon
fraternity; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Strain returned to Abilene to join his
family's highway construction company, J. H. Strain & Sons; he
eventually took over the company and grew it into a thriving
four-generation business; active in his professional community, he
was an area chair of the Association of General Contractors, and he
contributed to his fellow citizens through leadership roles with
various organizations, including The National Exchange Club and
Serenity House; he also served on the board of Saint Paul United
Methodist Church and volunteered extensively with the Episcopal
Church of the Heavenly Rest; and
WHEREAS, Valuing family above all else, Mr. Strain was a
devoted husband to his wife, Cindy, and he took great pride in his
two sons, Ross and Whit; with the passing years, he had the
privilege of seeing his family grow to include his two
grandchildren, Austin and Alex; his life was further enriched by
his wide circle of friends; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Steve Strain
will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth,
kindness, and delightful sense of humor, and he will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Steven Strain
and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 Steve
Strain.