H.R. No. 1743
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Lewis
Murl Allen of Jacksonville, who died on April 11, 2009, at the age
of 80; and
WHEREAS, "Shorty" Allen was born to Mason and Alma Allen in
Van on July 8, 1928; in 1949 he was married to the love of his life,
Juanita Keith Allen, and they enjoyed a deeply rewarding union
until his passing; over the years, the Allens were blessed with a
cherished family that included 4 children, 13 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, In his devotion to his family, his unfailing
kindness and generosity, and his readiness to lend a helping hand to
anyone in need, Mr. Allen exemplified the greatest qualities of
heart and character; he was treasured as well for his wise counsel
and for his instinctive sense of how to offer support and
encouragement in times of need; his trove of stories, gleaned from a
lifetime of experience, served to shed a helpful light on many a
problem, and these fondly recalled tales will continue to buoy the
spirits of those with whom they were insightfully shared; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen worked as a painter before his retirement,
and he was a valued member of the Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of infinite decency, Shorty Allen enriched the
lives of all who were privileged to be a part of his world, and they
will forever carry their memories of him close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lewis Murl Allen and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife
of 59 years, Juanita Keith Allen; to his daughters, Cindy Bollinger
and her husband, Mike, and Vickie Allen; to his sons, Bennie Earl
Allen and his wife, Joann, and Jimmy Allen and his wife, Sylvia; to
his sisters, Alpha Hanks and her husband, Marcus, and Ava Ray and
her husband, Max; to his brothers, Bennie Allen and his wife,
Evelyn, and Charlie Allen and his wife, Sheila; to his
sisters-in-law, Mary Allen and Oleta Chandler; to his 13
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1
great-great-grandchild; 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 honor of Lewis Murl
"Shorty" Allen.
Hopson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1743 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 11, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House