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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| James Kyle | ||
| WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close on | ||
| January 6, 2025, with the passing of Dr. James Wayne Kyle of | ||
| Carthage at the age of 92; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Kit Carson Kyle Sr. and Berta Elizabeth | ||
| Hooker Kyle, James Kyle was born in the Woods community of Panola | ||
| County on October 26, 1932, and he grew up with the companionship | ||
| of four siblings, Murph, Gwendolyn, Kit, and Grady; a member of | ||
| the Class of 1950 at Carthage High School, he graduated from | ||
| Panola College two years later, and he went on to earn his doctor | ||
| of veterinary medicine degree from Texas A&M University in 1956; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Dr. Kyle exchanged vows with the former Mildred | ||
| Evelyn "Milly" Williamson on July 12, 1958, and the couple shared | ||
| a fulfilling marriage that spanned 56 years until her passing; | ||
| they became the parents of three children, Kelly, Riley, and Kit, | ||
| and through the decades, the family grew to include two | ||
| grandchildren, Cameron and Daniel, and one great-grandchild, | ||
| Alister; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the course of a long and rewarding career in | ||
| veterinary medicine, Dr. Kyle established the Kyle Animal Clinic | ||
| and the Shelby Veterinary Center, and he was active in many | ||
| professional organizations; in 2008, he received the | ||
| Distinguished Career Award from the Texas Veterinary Medical | ||
| Association, and in 2013, he was named an Outstanding Alumnus of | ||
| the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at TAMU; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, Engaged in his community, Dr. Kyle served on the | ||
| Carthage Independent School District Board of Trustees for more | ||
| than 36 years, and he was a founding board member of the Carthage | ||
| ISD Education Foundation; he was also active in the Carthage Noon | ||
| Lions Club, the Panola County A&M Club, and the Panola County | ||
| Cattlemen's Association; a man of faith, he was a devoted | ||
| congregant of First Methodist Church, where he was involved in | ||
| the Loyal Sons Sunday school class and the Chancel Choir; and | ||
| WHEREAS, While the passing of James Kyle brings great | ||
| sadness to his family and friends, he has left behind a legacy | ||
| that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Dr. James Wayne Kyle and extend sincere condolences 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 Dr. James Kyle. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on August 15, 2025, by | ||
| a rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Common questions about SR9
Senate Resolution 9 is a ceremonial legislative act honoring the life of Dr. James Wayne Kyle. This legislation is purely memorial in nature and imposes no new statutory duties, regulatory obligations, or compliance requirements on Texas business entities.
SR9 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the 1st Special Session.
SR9 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on August 15, 2025.
The compliance urgency for SR9 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.
The cost impact of SR9 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
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