[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E15-E16]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE LIFE OF JAMES ``JIM'' HOWARD SHAW

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 4, 2017

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
life of James ``Jim''

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Howard Shaw, a remarkable Texan who passed away on December 27, 2016 
after a hard fought battle with cancer.
  Jim's family has deep roots in Fort Worth, having moved there to open 
Shaw Brothers' Dairy in the late 1800s. Jim was born on September 12, 
1950 to Bill and Betty Shaw. He attended Paschal High School where he 
was a stand-out track athlete, earning himself a scholarship to 
Louisiana Tech University. Jim hung up his cleats for law school at 
Texas Tech and began practicing law in 1975, briefly as a prosecutor 
and then in private practice as a defense attorney--a role he continued 
through the final months of his life.
  Over his 41 years as a defense attorney, Jim earned the reputation of 
being a staunch protector of his clients' rights, representing each 
within the full bounds of the law. His colleagues recall that he would 
often get hired on a Sunday, pick a jury on Monday, and earn a 
favorable outcome by the end of the week. Jim loved the art of trying a 
case. Anyone who watched him in action would agree he was a master of 
his craft, making lasting friendships and inspiring his peers along the 
way.
  When not in the courtroom, Jim could be found on the golf course at 
Colonial Country Club, behind home plate cheering on the Texas Rangers, 
or on a patio somewhere enjoying Mexican food. However, more than 
anything, Jim loved his family and spending genuine time with them. He 
is survived by his wife Carol; children James Shaw Jr., Ben Shaw, Tim 
Shaw, and his stepchildren Steven Prewitt and Aimee Plummer; 11 
grandchildren; and his brothers Bill Shaw, David Shaw and Greg Shaw.
  Jim Shaw's death leaves a great hole in the hearts of many, but his 
passion for the law and his kind heart will be felt for generations to 
come. Fort Worth was lucky to have him and is a better city because of 
his devotion to justice. Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me 
in celebrating the life of Mr. Jim Shaw. May he rest in peace.

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