TITLE: In memory of Joseph Allison Phillips of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Joseph Allison Phillips of Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Joseph Allison Phillips of Houston, who died on March 10, 2012, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, Joe Phillips was born in Houston on September 8, 1936, to Otto and Aline Phillips; answering his nation's call to duty, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps; and WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips enjoyed a notable career with the Houston Fire Department, working in a variety of posts, including public information officer, before retiring in 2011 with 48 years of service; active in his community as well, he was a member of Reagan Masonic Lodge No. 1037, American Legion Post No. 560, and the Scottish Rite; and WHEREAS, Friendly and outgoing, Mr. Phillips could often be found sitting in his carport, where he engaged every person who passed by with a joke or a story; he was known for his interest in history and was especially knowledgeable about his hometown; moreover, he was a skilled woodworker, and he had a knack for repairing engines; in recent years, he took great pleasure in riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle; and WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips shared 53 years of marriage with his wife, Patricia Lindsay Phillips, and the couple were blessed with three children, Cynthia, Michael, and Stacey; and WHEREAS, A proud Marine, firefighter, and native Houstonian, Joe Phillips lived a rich and purposeful life centered around his family and friends, and he will long be remembered with deep affection by all those who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joseph Allison Phillips and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Patricia "Pat" Lindsay Phillips; to his children, Cynthia Laskowski and her husband, Alton, Michael Phillips and his wife, Brenda, and Stacey Osceola and her husband, Bryant; to his grandchildren, Valerie and Lindsay Laskowski and Alex, Brent, and Hannah Phillips; and to his other relatives and many 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 Joseph Allison Phillips. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1447 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 24, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House