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In 1981, the House of Representatives of the 67th Legislature adopted a resolution that honored former state representative James L. Slider (1924-1990) for his distinguished service as a member of the house during the 57th through 62nd legislatures. The resolution also recognized "his service in the capacity of the speaker of the house at the convening of the 2nd Called Session of the 62nd Legislature." Representative Slider earned this distinctive citation as the result of Speaker Gus Mutscher's resignation, submitted the day before the 2nd called session convened on March 28, 1972. Considering Slider's position as chairman of the important state affairs committee, Speaker Mutscher appointed him to assume the duties of a presiding speaker at the opening of the called session. After calling the house to order, Slider officiated over the election to fill the vacancy of speaker, which was won by Rayford Price. James Slider's tenure in the house began with his election in 1960 to the 57th Legislature by the voters of the 2nd House District, which included Cass, Marion, and Morris counties. During his second, third, and fourth terms, he served as chairman of the parks and wildlife committee. He was chairman of the insurance committee during his fifth term and was appointed to chair the state affairs committee during his sixth and last term in the house. He was born on September 17, 1924, in Bowie County and graduated from James Bowie High School in Simms. He was also a veteran of World War 11. After legislative service, he continued a career in real estate and worked as a legislative consultant. A resident of Naples in Morris County, Slider died there on August 3, 1990, at the age of 65. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Presiding Officers of the Texas Legislature, 1846-2002. [Austin, Tex.]: Texas Legislative Council, 2002. link: James Slider.
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