TITLE: In memory of James Henry Doty Jr.

SUMMARY: In memory of James Henry Doty Jr.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed military veteran drew to a close with the passing of Brigadier General (Ret.) James Henry Doty Jr. on July 12, 2023, at the age of 61; and WHEREAS, The son of James Doty Sr. and Mary Owens, Jim Doty was born in Pittsburg, Kansas, on October 10, 1961, and he grew up with the companionship of four younger siblings, Merle, Kandy, Sherrie, and Rocky; answering his nation's call to duty, he joined the Army National Guard at the age of 18; he obtained a bachelor's degree in history from the University of the State of New York and a master's degree in strategic studies from the United States Army War College; his military education also included officer courses as well as the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; and WHEREAS, Mr. Doty was commissioned in the U.S. Army as a field artillery and engineer officer; over the course of his career, he held numerous leadership positions at military installations across the United States, and he served at the Pentagon three separate times, including when it was attacked on 9/11; he was promoted to brigadier general in 2009, and he was appointed senior commander of the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson in Colorado; the proudest moment of his tenure was when his star was pinned to his uniform; he eventually retired following 33 years of exemplary service in the armed forces; and WHEREAS, General Doty's military honors included the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and Army Staff Identification Badge; during his retirement, he became the commander of Chapter 61 of the Disabled American Veterans in Seguin; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, General Doty enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Charlotte, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than four decades; he was the devoted father of three children, Kandy and Brooke Doty, who preceded him in death, and Blake Doty, and he also took great pride in Mrs. Doty's three sons, Shawn, Jason, and Chris Mallory, whom he raised as his own; over the years, he saw his treasured family grow to include seven grandchildren, Makala, Nikolaus, Reece, Aarika, Zachary, Isabella, and the late Joshua Mallory; and WHEREAS, Jim Doty lived a rich and purposeful life, and he leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brigadier General (Ret.) James Henry Doty Jr. 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jim Doty. Campbell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a rising vote.