TITLE: In memory of James Gipson Humphrey.

SUMMARY: In memory of James Gipson Humphrey.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of James Gipson Humphrey, who died August 6, 2018, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, Jim Humphrey was born on April 21, 1943, in Houston, to Estelle Love Humphrey and H. G. Humphrey; he grew up in Fort Worth and graduated in 1961 from Polytechnic High School, where he was a member of the football and baseball teams; and WHEREAS, He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the paving industry; he worked for many years with J. I. Bertram Construction and rose through the ranks to become president; he bought the company in 1999, and he took great pride in the work the company did for the Texas Rangers' Ballpark in Arlington; and WHEREAS, Mr. Humphrey was dedicated to his family; he and his first wife, Nancy Thomson, were blessed with two children, Annette Carrell and the late Philip Humphrey; he later married his beloved soulmate, Sandy Rielluchtman, and they enjoyed 35 years of marriage together, along with her children, Alicia and Sean, and granddaughter, Loren; and WHEREAS, Jim was highly intelligent and constantly sought to gain new knowledge, and his genuine love for people and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of James Gipson Humphrey; 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 Humphrey. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 17, 2019, by a rising vote.