TITLE: In memory of Roger Fenlaw of Amarillo.

SUMMARY: In memory of Roger Fenlaw of Amarillo.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Roger Fenlaw of Amarillo, who passed away on August 22, 2019, at the age of 94; and WHEREAS, The son of James and Velda Fenlaw, Roger Fenlaw was born on June 26, 1925, in Dallas County and grew up with eight brothers and sisters; and WHEREAS, Mr. Fenlaw graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in Italy and Germany as a waist gunner during World War II; following an honorable discharge in 1945, he continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin and went on to enjoy a successful career in sales; and WHEREAS, On October 29, 1945, Mr. Fenlaw married Ada Jett, and in the course of their seven decades together, the couple became the proud parents of four children, Mark, Rick, Pamela, and Jim; with the passing years, Mr. Fenlaw had the privilege of welcoming into his family six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Fenlaw taught Sunday school at Trinity Fellowship Church for many years, and he served on the boards of such worthy religious organizations as Life Challenge, the Salvation Army, and Faith City Mission; moreover, he gave generously of his time and talents to the Gideons, and he helped establish the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship in Amarillo; and WHEREAS, Roger Fenlaw led a rich and purposeful life centered around his family and his faith, and he will long be remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roger Fenlaw and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his children, Mark Fenlaw and his wife, Becky, Rick Fenlaw and his wife, Robin, Pamela Fenlaw, and Jim Fenlaw; to his grandchildren, Jay and his wife, Emily, Reid, Sarah, Frank and his wife, Stephanie, Molly, and Meredith and her husband, Austin; to his great-grandchildren; 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 Roger Fenlaw. Price Smithee Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 751 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 30, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House