TITLE: In memory of John James Ellison of Brady.

SUMMARY: In memory of John James Ellison of Brady.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of John James Ellison of Brady, who passed away on December 24, 2014, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, Jim Ellison was born in Brady on August 31, 1938, to William and Wynonna Ellison; a lifelong resident of McCulloch County, he was elected to represent Precinct 3 on the county commissioners court in 2013 and proudly served his community until the end of his life; he and his fellow commissioners were responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges and for ensuring the availability of county services to all residents through the adoption of an appropriate budget and tax rate; and WHEREAS, On December 4, 1970, Jim Ellison married the love of his life, the former Scarlett Annita Bennett, and the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned 44 years, until his passing; Mr. Ellison was the proud father of three sons, Scott, Dean, and Casey, and he was further blessed with three beloved granddaughters; and WHEREAS, In January 2011, Jim and Nita Ellison celebrated the opening of their new business, Heart of Texas Pet Grooming in Brady; an avid outdoorsman, Mr. Ellison loved to hunt, fish, and watch horse races; he also enjoyed dancing with his wife and playing poker with his friends; above all else, he cherished the time he was able to spend with his family; and WHEREAS, Jim Ellison left an indelible impression on all who were blessed to know him, and those who shared in the warmth of his friendship and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jim Ellison and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Nita Ellison; to his sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Sandra Ellison and Casey and Brandy Ellison; to his granddaughters, Paris, Sterling, and Lacey Ellison; to his brother, Terry Ellison; to his cousins, Woody Pennington, Jeff Pennington, Ricky Pennington, Mark Adams, Billy Adams, and Tony Groves; and to his other relatives 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John James Ellison. Sheffield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 141 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 19, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House