H.R. No. 217
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and family are mourning the loss of Donald
Eugene Allen of Weatherford, who passed away on January 13, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Don Allen shared more
than half a century with his spouse, Nickie; together, they raised
three daughters, Erin, Linda, and Jane, and later in life delighted
in the company of their grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen worked as a claims examiner in the
insurance industry for 13 years before purchasing a paint and
decorating business with his wife; his hard work and
entrepreneurial savvy also led him to establish a home construction
company that he operated for many decades; one of his most notable
works, Windsor House, was built for and managed by Mrs. Allen; and
WHEREAS, An avid sports fan, Mr. Allen spent his free time
cheering on his favorite teams, and he especially enjoyed baseball;
and
WHEREAS, Although Don Allen will be greatly missed, he led a
caring and purposeful life, and he will always be remembered with
great affection by those fortunate enough to have known him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Donald Eugene Allen
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Nickie Allen; to his daughters, Erin Ratliff and her husband,
Tim, Linda Clark and her husband, Bart, and Jane Allen; to his
grandchildren, Kelsey, Kyle, and Lindsey; 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 Don Allen.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 217 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 5, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House