TITLE: In memory of Otto William Bielss, Jr., of Irving.

SUMMARY: In memory of Otto William Bielss, Jr., of Irving.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their memories of Otto William Bielss, Jr., of Irving, who passed away on December 25, 2010, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, Born on November 12, 1933, Otto Bielss, Jr., served his country during the Korean War; he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Hardin-Simmons University, where he was a member of the "World Famous" Cowboy Band, and a master's degree in education from the University of North Texas; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bielss and his wife, Patsy Lee, enjoyed a rewarding marriage that spanned 48 years, until her passing in 2007; he was blessed with two sons, Otto and Paul, as well as four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A dedicated educator, Mr. Bielss taught classes for the Dallas County Community College District and Paul Quinn College; from 1988 to 1990 he promoted mathematics education throughout the state as president of the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics; and WHEREAS, In addition to playing baseball and softball, Mr. Bielss coached and officiated a variety of sports, and he was an avid reader and traveler; this esteemed Texan was also a Master Mason and a member of Shriners International, and he served as a youth director for several churches; and WHEREAS, Otto Bielss, Jr., brightened the lives of all those who were fortunate enough to know him, and he will be fondly remembered and deeply missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Otto William Bielss, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his sons, Otto Bielss III and his wife, Jennifer, and Paul Bielss and his wife, Rebecca; to his grandchildren, Otto Bielss IV, Patrick Bielss, Pamela Bielss, and Heather Lane and her husband, Scott; to his great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Corbin, and Isabella Lane; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Otto William Bielss, Jr. Harper-Brown Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 212 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House