TITLE: In memory of James Richelieu Cumby, Jr., of Fort Worth.

SUMMARY: In memory of James Richelieu Cumby, Jr., of Fort Worth.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Fort Worth in mourning the loss of James Richelieu Cumby, Jr., who died January 28, 2013, at the age of 88; and WHEREAS, James Cumby was born January 25, 1925, to Gladys and James R. Cumby, Sr.; he was married to Lois Goodspeed Cumby, who preceded him in death; and WHEREAS, A longtime Fort Worth resident, Mr. Cumby served as mailroom supervisor at Continental National Bank for 50 years; he also worked for 45 years at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, He was an exemplary gentleman who was devoted to his family and friends; a generous, kindhearted person, he was respected in the community for his accomplishments; and WHEREAS, James Cumby was a man of deep faith, integrity, and strength, and he will long be remembered with affection and appreciation by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of James Richelieu Cumby, Jr.; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James Cumby. Davis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2013, by a rising vote.