SR679 - In memory of Jimmy Doyle Byrum of Tyler.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 679       In Memory   of   Jimmy Byrum            WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew   to a close with the passing of Jimmy Doyle Byrum of Tyler on   April 8, 2025, at the age of 76; and          WHEREAS, The son of James and Zoe Dean Byrum, Jimmy Byrum   was born in Tyler on December 3, 1948, and he grew up with the   companionship of two siblings, James and Rose; answering his   nation's call to duty, he served in the U.S. Army during the   Vietnam War, and he received a Purple Heart; after returning   home, he worked for the local railroad, and he was a rural mail   carrier for the U.S. Postal Service; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Byrum and his first wife, Lisa, became the   proud parents of four sons, J. D., Jack, John, and Joseph; after   that marriage ended, he was fortunate enough to find love again   with his second wife, Linda, and they shared a fulfilling union   that spanned more than two decades; with the passing years, he   saw his treasured family grow to include a grandson, Emory; and          WHEREAS, A man of many interests, Mr. Byrum enjoyed   collecting antiques, particularly clocks and cap guns, and he had   a passion for creating art and playing guitar; he was also an avid   fan of the Dallas Cowboys; and          WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family and his country,   Jimmy Byrum earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who   were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jimmy Doyle   Byrum and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:   to his wife, Linda; to his sons, J. D., Jack and his wife, Erin,   John and his wife, Hannah, and Joseph and his wife, Alexandra; to   his grandson, Emory; to his sister, Rose Marie; and to his many   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 Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Jimmy Byrum.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate