In memory of Fredrick Taylor Stotts.

89(R) SR 657 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 657

In Memory

of

Fredrick Stotts

WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with

the passing of Fredrick Taylor Stotts of Texarkana on

April 23, 2025, at the age of 86; and

WHEREAS, The son of Fred and Irene Stotts, Fred Stotts was

born in Lake City, Arkansas, on November 13, 1938, and he grew up

on the family farm with his two sisters, Mary Jane and Gwendolyn;

he graduated from Arkansas State University with an agricultural

economics degree; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Texarkana for nearly six decades,

Mr. Stotts worked in agricultural lending, farming, and real

estate over the course of a rewarding career that spanned half a

century; he was a licensed pilot who loved flying, and "Land

Man," as he identified himself on the CB radio, knew every rural

road in Arkansas and encountered familiar faces wherever he went,

even in New York City; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stotts and his first wife, Berta Brewer,

became the proud parents of three children, Shawna, Dawna, and

Tracy; he was fortunate enough to find love again, and on

August 30, 2013, he exchanged wedding vows with the former Janet

Heflin; the couple shared 12 happy years of marriage together,

pursuing their mutual passion for country music, two-step

dancing and waltzing, taking trips to Jefferson, and doting on

their beagle, Lady; over the years, Mr. Stotts experienced the

joy of welcoming two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren

into his family, and he treasured the companionship of his

lifelong best friend, his cousin Jim; and

WHEREAS, Although Fred Stotts is deeply missed, memories

of his generosity of spirit, his infectious smile, and his

devotion to his loved ones remain to comfort and inspire those he

leaves behind; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Fredrick Taylor

Stotts and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his

family: to his wife, Janet Heflin Stotts; to his sister,

Gwendolyn Whyers; to his daughters, Shawna Nielsen and her

husband, Rick, Dawna Haley and her husband, Tim, and Tracy

Stotts; to his grandchildren, Alese Nielsen and Ryan Nielsen and

his wife, Breanna; to his great-grandchildren, Roman and Haven;

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 Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Fred Stotts.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate