In memory of James Roy Marquess.

89(R) HR 1061 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1061

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the

passing of James Roy Marquess on January 26, 2025, at the age of 85;

and

WHEREAS, The son of Harry Clyde Marquess and Frances Beatrice

Rather Marquess, Jim Marquess was born in Temple on September 18,

1939, and grew up with an older brother, Don; he started school in

Palacios and attended San Marcos Baptist Military Academy; after

graduating from Lafayette High School in Louisiana, he earned his

bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his MBA

from East Texas State University; he served in the United States Air

Force Reserve for six years; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Marquess was employed in management by three

Fortune 500 companies before starting his own company; in later

years, he focused on consulting and helping others establish new

businesses; after retiring, he centered his life around his

treasured family and his faith; he shared a fulfilling 40-year

relationship with his wife, the former Rita Rogers, and he took

great pride in his six children and six grandchildren; a valued

member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Marble Falls, he served the

congregation on a number of boards and commissions; he was also a

Life Member of the Texas Exes; and

WHEREAS, Although Jim Marquess 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 House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Roy Marquess and

extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,

Rita Rogers Marquess; to his children, Ryan Marquess and his wife,

Sarah, Debi Gonzalez and her husband, Vidal, Greg Marquess, Tyler

Marquess, Aimee Whitaker and her husband, Josh, and Kellie Hogan

and her husband, John; to his grandchildren, Olivia, Jackson,

Austin, Lucas, Finn, and Harrison; 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

Marquess.

Meyer

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1061 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House