TITLE: In memory of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.

SUMMARY: In memory of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr., who died November 22, 2010; and WHEREAS, Homer O'Fallin was born June 11, 1934, in Concord; he was an exemplary citizen who was admired in his community for his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Mr. O'Fallin served for more than 50 years with the Sheldon Community Fire Department, beginning when it was known as the Beaumont Road Volunteer Fire Department; he was president of its board from 1996 to 2009 and was a member of the Harris County Firefighters Association; and WHEREAS, He participated in Freemasonry for more than half a century and was a member of First Baptist Church of North Channel; and WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.: his wife, Mary Margarett Smart O'Fallin; his children, Homer L. O'Fallin III, LyMonyannette Schwartz and her husband, Robert, Karen Kay Elliott, Charity Noel Nicholas and her husband, Matthew, and Timothy Rhyan O'Fallin and his wife, Anna; his brother, Gene Gregory; and his nine grandchildren; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr. Whitmire President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2011, by a rising vote.