TITLE: In memory of James Clark Pugh of George West.

SUMMARY: In memory of James Clark Pugh of George West.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of James Clark Pugh of George West who passed away on May 14, 2019, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, Born in San Diego on August 14, 1938, to James and Eva Pugh, Jim Pugh grew up with the companionship of four siblings, Martha, Peggy, Bill, and Hannah; after graduating from George West High School in 1956, he answered his nation's call to duty and served in the United States Navy for three years; and WHEREAS, In 1960, Mr. Pugh was hired by the Texas Highway Department, and he enjoyed a long and successful career with the agency that spanned 34 years; he also worked for O. K. and Julia Gaddis and took care of their cattle for three decades; a founding member of the Live Oak County Rodeo Club, he gave back to his community by helping teach area youth how to rope; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Pugh drew strength from the rewarding 56-year marriage that he shared with his wife, Ruby; he was the proud father of four children, James, Sam, Julie, and Bridget, and he experienced the joy of welcoming into his family 13 grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this treasured man's love and friendship will always remember him with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Clark Pugh and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Ruby Pugh; to his sons, James G. Pugh and his wife, Julia, and Sam Pugh and his wife, Tammy; to his daughters, Julie Kaase and her husband, Tony, and Bridget Emerson and her husband, Travis; to his sisters, Martha Davis and her husband, L. T., and Peggy Maltese; to his grandchildren, Dalton, Savannah, Mason, Michael, James, Ryan, Jacob, David, Travis, Elizabeth, Ashlyn, Gracie, and James; 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 Jim Pugh. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1774 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 24, 2019. Chief Clerk of the House