SR630 - In memory of James Henry Doty Jr.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 630       In Memory   of   James Doty Jr.            WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed military veteran drew to a   close with the passing of Brigadier General (Ret.) James Henry   Doty Jr. on July 12, 2023, at the age of 61; and            WHEREAS, The son of James Doty Sr. and Mary Owens, Jim Doty   was born in Pittsburg, Kansas, on October 10, 1961, and he grew up   with the companionship of four younger siblings, Merle, Kandy,   Sherrie, and Rocky; answering his nation's call to duty, he   joined the Army National Guard at the age of 18; he obtained a   bachelor's degree in history from the University of the State of   New York and a master's degree in strategic studies from the   United States Army War College; his military education also   included officer courses as well as the U.S. Army Command and   General Staff College; and            WHEREAS, Mr. Doty was commissioned in the U.S. Army as a   field artillery and engineer officer; over the course of his   career, he held numerous leadership positions at military   installations across the United States, and he served at the   Pentagon three separate times, including when it was attacked on   9/11; he was promoted to brigadier general in 2009, and he was   appointed senior commander of the 4th Infantry Division at Fort   Carson in Colorado; the proudest moment of his tenure was when   his star was pinned to his uniform; he eventually retired   following 33 years of exemplary service in the armed forces; and            WHEREAS, General Doty's military honors included the   Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious   Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation   Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Army   Reserve Components Achievement Medal, and Army Staff   Identification Badge; during his retirement, he became the   commander of Chapter 61 of the Disabled American Veterans in   Seguin; and            WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, General Doty enjoyed the   love and support of his wife, Charlotte, with whom he shared a   rewarding marriage that spanned more than four decades; he was   the devoted father of three children, Kandy and Brooke Doty, who   preceded him in death, and Blake Doty, and he also took great   pride in Mrs. Doty's three sons, Shawn, Jason, and Chris Mallory,   whom he raised as his own; over the years, he saw his treasured   family grow to include seven grandchildren, Makala, Nikolaus,   Reece, Aarika, Zachary, Isabella, and the late Joshua Mallory;   and            WHEREAS, Jim Doty lived a rich and purposeful life, and he   leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can   remember with pride; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Brigadier   General (Ret.) James Henry Doty Jr. 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 Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Jim Doty.     Campbell                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate