H.R. No. 847
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to an end with the
passing of George M. Turner of Austin on November 1, 2008, at the
age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Turner was the president of the State Employees
Golf Association of Texas at the time of his passing, and he had
held that office numerous times previously; he had a longtime
interest in the sport and had worked as a golf pro for many years at
several Austin courses; his extensive work with SEGA increased the
association's membership from 40 to more than 200, and during his
extraordinary tenure with the organization, he was considered the
SEGA "Ambassador of Golf"; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was a U.S. Navy veteran and a
former state employee, and he also spent many years ranching in
Driftwood, where he was a charter member of the volunteer fire
department; moreover, his involvement in the community included
service as a deacon at Central Christian Church in Austin; and
WHEREAS, George Turner had kind words for everyone he met,
and he touched many lives with his tireless work in behalf of SEGA;
although he is deeply missed, he is remembered with admiration and
affection by all those who were privileged to share in his company;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of George Turner and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Earlene Turner; to his children, Terri Sparks, Danny Turner and his
wife, Brenda, Jolynn Smith and her husband, Fred, and Donnie Turner
and his wife, Cari; to his stepdaughter, Karla Eppler; to his
stepson, Kurt Eppler, and his wife, Camilla; to his 12
grandchildren; 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 George
Turner.
Maldonado
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 847 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 26, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House