TITLE: In memory of Carl James "Jimmy" Cahill Jr. of Sonora.

SUMMARY: In memory of Carl James "Jimmy" Cahill Jr. of Sonora.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Carl James Cahill Jr. of Sonora, who passed away on June 4, 2021, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, The son of Wanda and Carl Cahill, Jimmy Cahill was born on May 29, 1943, and grew up with the companionship of a sister, Diana; he graduated from Sonora High School in 1961, and he went on to attend Texas Tech University, where he earned a degree in business administration in 1966; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cahill enjoyed a successful career working for Carl J. Cahill, Inc., his father's oil field construction company; he eventually took over the business, and under his able leadership, the company served countless ranchers and oilmen throughout Texas; and WHEREAS, A skilled entrepreneur, Mr. Cahill contributed immeasurably to the vitality and economic well-being of Sonora; he supported local mohair producers by founding Sonora Mohair & Company and Ol' Sonora Trading Company, and he created I-10 Magazine to promote area businesses; in addition, he helped organize Covered Wagon Dinner Theater at the Caverns of Sonora, and he served on the board of the Eaton Hill Nature Center and Preserve; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cahill was married to the former Ruthie Shafer for 43 years until her passing in 2010; fortunate enough to find love again, he shared a fulfilling relationship of 11 years with his second wife, Linda Cahill; he was the devoted father of two children, Kelly and Chacho, and he took great pride in his grandchildren, Rebeckah, Reagan, Gage, Lane, and Carson; he also had the pleasure of welcoming into his family a stepdaughter, Amy Love Sykes, and her children; and WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Cahill enjoyed ranching, hunting, and fishing, as well as following Sonora Broncos football and watching horse races; he held a deep appreciation for history, and he gave numerous historical tours of Sonora and Sutton County; and WHEREAS, Jimmy Cahill lived a life that was rich in personal and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Carl James Cahill Jr. and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Jimmy Cahill.