SR157 - In memory of James Alan Haynes of Tyler.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 157       In Memory   of   James Haynes            WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed Texan drew to a close with   the passing of James Alan Haynes of Tyler on June 22, 2024; and          WHEREAS, Alan Haynes was born to Edith and J. Sidney Haynes   on October 23, 1939, and he grew up with the companionship of his   brother, Noble, and sister, Meredith; after graduating from   Tyler High School and Tyler Junior College, he received a   bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin; later,   he earned a master's degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce   and taught at TJC; in 1973, he opened The Sportster, Inc., a   retail sporting goods store, and the National Association of   Sporting Goods Dealers honored the business with its leadership   award for independent retailers in 1978; over the years, he was   involved in a number of state and national political campaigns,   and he served as the district coordinator for state senator David   Cain from 1997 to 2003; and          WHEREAS, A consummate outdoorsman, Mr. Haynes traveled the   world hunting and fishing; he was a tireless advocate for hunter   education and the conservation of the state's natural resources,   giving generously of his time and expertise to organizations such   as the Texas Kids Fish program, ShareLunker Foundation, Texas   Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Advisory Board, and East   Texas Woods and Waters Foundation; he helped establish the Old   Sabine Bottom Texas Parks and Wildlife Management Area and   Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River, and his extensive   efforts included directing the National Wild Turkey Federation   and advocating for the first state legislation on hunter safety   and the spring turkey season; he was inducted into the Texas   Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in 2019; and          WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Haynes shared four   decades of marriage with his wife, Sandra, and he also cherished   his two daughters, Kim and Sherrie, three grandchildren, Blake,   Haley, and Breanna, and four great-grandchildren, Bruin, Cannon,   Briar, and Gatlin; a man of faith, he was a valued congregant of   Green Acres Baptist Church; and          WHEREAS, While the death of Alan Haynes brings great   sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy of good works   that will long be remembered; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of James Alan Haynes   and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family and to   his many friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Alan Haynes.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 26, 2025,     by a rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate