82R16515 MDM-D By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1283 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Loved ones are mourning the untimely loss of Randall Turnmire of China Spring, who passed away on March 13, 2011, at the age of 53; and WHEREAS, Born on May 3, 1957, in Waco to Lyle and Evelyn Turnmire, Randy Turnmire was the brother of Michael, Phyllis, and Penny; he had worked for the past decade as an equipment operator at Mike Staas Services, where he was admired for his work ethic and his skills as a craftsman in several trades; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was blessed with an engaging smile, a ready laugh, and a sense of humor that brought happiness to countless people; and WHEREAS, Randy Turnmire shared a rewarding marriage with his wife, Pam, and treasured his family; he particularly relished his role as "Papaw" to his grandson, Mason; and WHEREAS, During his too brief journey on this earth, Randy Turnmire touched the lives of many individuals through his kindness and friendship, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Randall Turnmire and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Pam Turnmire; to his son and daughter-in-law, Cory and Casey Turnmire; to his grandson, Mason Turnmire; to his sisters and brother-in-law, Phyllis Foddrell and Penny and Frankie Lacina; to his aunt, Hilda Newman; to his stepchildren, Kelly Mynar, Ray Tynes, Chris Machalicek, and Thomas Scarmardo; 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 Randy Turnmire.