TITLE: In memory of Melvin Jay Meadows of Cottondale.

SUMMARY: In memory of Melvin Jay Meadows of Cottondale.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Melvin Jay Meadows of Cottondale were deeply saddened by his passing on March 31, 2023, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, Melvin Meadows was born in Cottondale on July 13, 1937, to Tom and Ovella Meadows; he grew up on his family's ranch with the companionship of his sister, Edith, and in 1955, he graduated from Paradise High School; and WHEREAS, A lifelong rancher and farmer, Mr. Meadows owned and operated Meadows Ranch in Cottondale, where he raised livestock and grew a variety of crops; active in his community, he served on the Paradise Independent School District Board of Trustees, the Cottondale Cemetery Association Board of Trustees, and the FSA Committee in Decatur; in addition, he was a faithful member of the Cottondale Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Meadows enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Jannie Lou, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage; he was the proud father of three children, Deloris, Marsha, and Todd, and with the passing years, he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to include nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Although Melvin Meadows will be deeply missed, he has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will forever cherish; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Melvin Jay Meadows and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Jannie Lou Meadows; to his daughters, Deloris Martin and her husband, Davis, and Marsha Foster and her husband, Jay; to his son, Todd Meadows, and his wife, Robin; to his grandchildren, Brad Martin and his wife, Jennifer, Jana Hamby and her husband, Travis, Jerod Foster and his wife, Amanda, Hayley Rife and her husband, Adam, Seth Foster and his wife, Rachel, Dalton Meadows and his wife, Bethany, Dillon Meadows and his wife, Laken, Danae Meadows, and Dustin Meadows; to his great-grandchildren, Brynlee and Bryleigh Hamby, Chase and Britton Martin, Owen and Allie Rife, Eva, Lola, and Emmy Foster, and Conley Meadows; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Melvin Meadows. Stucky Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 992 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 20, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House