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This resolution pays tribute to James Steven Strain, a prominent Abilene businessman who passed away on September 19, 2024, at age 68, by honoring his life and contributions. Born in 1956 to Carolyn and James Strain, Steve was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin who returned to Abilene to join and eventually lead his family's highway construction company, J.H. Strain & Sons. He was actively involved in professional organizations like the Association of General Contractors and community groups such as The National Exchange Club, and served on boards at Saint Paul United Methodist Church and the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. The resolution highlights his dedication to family, noting his love for his wife Cindy, sons Ross and Whit, and two grandchildren Austin and Alex, and emphasizes his warmth, kindness, and sense of humor. The Texas House of Representatives formally acknowledges his legacy by unanimously adopting this resolution, preparing an official copy for his family, and adjourning in his memory on May 23, 2025.

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