In memory of James Steven Strain.

89(R) HR 959 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 959

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their

memories of James Steven Strain, who passed away on September 19,

2024, at the age of 68; and

WHEREAS, The son of Carolyn and James Strain, Steve Strain

was born on January 16, 1956, in Abilene, where he grew up alongside

his siblings, Jayne and Kent; he attended Cooper High School and

continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin;

there, he studied business with an engineering minor and formed

close friendships with his brothers in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon

fraternity; and

WHEREAS, In 1978, Mr. Strain returned to Abilene to join his

family's highway construction company, J. H. Strain & Sons; he

eventually took over the company and grew it into a thriving

four-generation business; active in his professional community, he

was an area chair of the Association of General Contractors, and he

contributed to his fellow citizens through leadership roles with

various organizations, including The National Exchange Club and

Serenity House; he also served on the board of Saint Paul United

Methodist Church and volunteered extensively with the Episcopal

Church of the Heavenly Rest; and

WHEREAS, Valuing family above all else, Mr. Strain was a

devoted husband to his wife, Cindy, and he took great pride in his

two sons, Ross and Whit; with the passing years, he had the

privilege of seeing his family grow to include his two

grandchildren, Austin and Alex; his life was further enriched by

his wide circle of friends; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Steve Strain

will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth,

kindness, and delightful sense of humor, and he will forever hold a

treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Steven Strain

and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many 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 Steve

Strain.

Lambert

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 959 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House