GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

H	1 

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 833

–––––––––––––––––––- 
Sponsors: Representatives Smith; Alphin, Bowen, Grady, and J. Preston.

–––––––––––––––––––- 
Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

–––––––––––––––––––- 

April 8, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF JAMES PAUL TYNDALL, FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall was born in the Town of Arapahoe in Pamlico County on March 28, 1914, to James A. and Fannie P. Tyndall; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall graduated from Washington Collegiate Institute in 1930, Rutherford Junior College in 1932, and Atlantic Christian College in 1936, and received a masters degree from East Carolina University in 1958; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall worked in the field of education in North Carolina for most of his life, serving as a teacher, coach, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent, and as a board of education member; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall was a member of several professional organizations including the North Carolina Association of Educators, the National Educators Association, and the American Association of School Administrators; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall was a life-long member of both the North Carolina Division of Principals and the North Carolina Division of Superintendents; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall was a member of several boards and commissions including the Onslow County Hospital Board from 1957 through 1972, the Onslow County Board of Health from 1963 through 1972, the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Retired Government Employees, the Legislative Committee on State School Boards Association, and the Legislative Committee on North Carolina Retired School Personnel of which he served as State Chairperson; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 10 years, served as a member of the Onslow County Board of Education for three terms, and was a Federal Lobbyist for Military Impacted School Systems in North Carolina for 10 years; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall served with honor and distinction in the North Carolina General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives from 1983 through 1988; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall received numerous awards and recognitions including the Community Man Award from the Jacksonville Jaycees in 1971, Today's Outstanding North Carolina Citizen, from WNCT-TV in 1969, and the American Educator Award from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge in 1969; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher for eight years; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall died on April 30, 1992; and
Whereas, James Paul Tyndall is survived by his wife, Eunice B. Tyndall; a son, James P. Tyndall, Jr.; two step-daughters, Jody Floyd and Anne Beddingfield; and three step-grandchildren;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of James Paul Tyndall and expresses the gratitude and appreciation of this State and its citizens for his life and devoted service to North Carolina.
Sec. 2.  The General Assembly extends its deep sorrow to the family and friends of James Paul Tyndall for the loss of a beloved family man and a true friend.
Sec. 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of James Paul Tyndall.
Sec. 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.