SR657 - In memory of Fredrick Taylor Stotts of Texarkana.

        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                 ________________________________          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