SR701 - In memory of James Edward Hanlon of Tyler.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 701       In Memory   of   James Hanlon            WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their   memories of James Edward Hanlon of Tyler, who passed away on   April 4, 2025, at the age of 91; and          WHEREAS, The son of Leroy and Helen Hanlon, Jim Hanlon was   born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 30, 1933, and he grew up with   the companionship of his brother, John; after graduating from   high school, he worked for the Guaranty Trust Company of   Manhattan, New York, before attending St. John's University;   while there, he answered his nation's call to duty and served as a   military policeman during the Korean War; he subsequently   returned to St. John's and completed his degree; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Hanlon embarked on a career in business with   the Columbia Broadcast System, and he held a position with WBBM   Radio in Chicago for several years; in 1967, he assumed a new role   as controller of the New York Yankees Baseball Club, and he went   on to serve as vice president of Viacom Inc. and as president of   Suffolk Cablevision before accepting an offer from Buford Cable   Television in Tyler to operate and expand the company's cable   television nationwide operations; in 1981, he created his own   cable television company, MCT Cablevision Inc., and after it was   sold to Northland Cable Television, he served as regional vice   president of its Texas locations; he later opened a Berkshire   Hathaway real estate franchise in Tyler as a broker before his   retirement; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hanlon benefited from   the love and support of his wife, Joyce, with whom he shared a   rewarding marriage that spanned 54 years until her passing; he   took great pride in his children, Mark, Cathy, and Timothy, and   he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to include six   grandchildren, James, Ryan, Caitlin, Joseph, Emma, and Cole; in   his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, painting, and   going on family vacations; he also liked attending Texas A&M   football games, and he was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and   the Texas Rangers; a man of strong faith, he was an active member   of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where he served   the congregation as an usher for many years; and          WHEREAS, Although Jim Hanlon is greatly missed, he has left   his family and friends with many cherished memories, and he will   forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be   it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Edward   Hanlon and extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his   passing; 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 Jim Hanlon.     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