TITLE: In memory of Jerry Moon Mullins of Weatherford.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jerry Moon Mullins of Weatherford.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the passing of Jerry Moon Mullins of Weatherford on October 25, 2019, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, The son of John and Margaret Mullins, Jerry Mullins was born in Rochester, Indiana, on January 13, 1951; he was raised by his father and his stepmother, Patricia Mullins, and he grew up with six siblings, Judy, Joyce, Steve, Terry, Deborah, and Cynthia; a 1969 graduate of Triton High School, he earned degrees in aviation electronics and business management from Purdue University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mullins embarked on his career in 1973 as a supervisor for Texas Instruments; he next secured a management position with General Dynamics in 1978, and he worked there until 1993, when he was named president and CEO of Heli-Dyne Systems; in 2004, he took on the roles of president and CEO for Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, and a decade later he became a consultant for KMI Fabricators, Inc., serving in that capacity through 2019; and WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Mullins treasured time spent with his family; he shared a rewarding marriage of four and a half decades with his wife, the former Nancy Oldfield, and he was the devoted father of two sons, Matthew Mullins and the late Clinton Mullins; moreover, he took tremendous pride in his two grandchildren, Bryleigh and Braden; a problem solver by nature, he was admired for his building skills, and he enjoyed boating, operating remote control helicopters, and playing golf, tennis, and basketball; a man of faith, he was a valued member of Trinity Bible Church in Willow Park; and WHEREAS, Admired for his integrity, kindness, and generosity, Jerry Mullins lived a caring and purposeful life, and he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jerry Moon Mullins and extend sincere condolences to his many 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 Jerry Mullins. King of Parker Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 96 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 10, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House