TITLE: In memory of Eddie Baker Freeman Jr. of Grand Prairie.

SUMMARY: In memory of Eddie Baker Freeman Jr. of Grand Prairie.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Eddie Baker Freeman Jr. of Grand Prairie were deeply saddened by his death on May 17, 2023, at the age of 67; and WHEREAS, A native of Austin, Mr. Freeman was born to Nettie and Eddie Freeman Sr. on December 3, 1955, and he grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Nae and Kenneth; he graduated from Reagan High School in 1974 and went on to study at The University of Texas at Austin, where he joined the Eta Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.; he later earned bachelor's and master's degrees in finance from Dallas Baptist University; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his life, Mr. Freeman distinguished himself as a respected professional in a number of different fields, including banking, financial management, and higher education; he joined the Staubach Company as a controller in 1990, and he eventually served as the vice president of finance and the vice president of diversity; he subsequently embarked on a career with The University of Texas at Arlington in 2008, and over the course of his 14-year tenure there, he served in the role of executive director for diversity, equity, and inclusion; and WHEREAS, Mr. Freeman gave generously of his time and talents to numerous civic and professional organizations, such as the Omicron Gamma Gamma graduate chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, the Grand Prairie Sports Corporation, and See It Through Charities; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Freeman enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Zelda, with whom he shared a fulfilling marriage that spanned more than four decades, and he took great pride in their children, Kathryn, Eddie, and Candace; a man of deep faith, he was a longtime congregant of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, where he served as an elder and participated in the Christian education ministry; and WHEREAS, Eddie Freeman lived a life that was rich in personal and professional achievements, and he will forever be remembered with admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eddie Baker Freeman Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; 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 Eddie Freeman. Turner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2171 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House