82R23768 JGH-D
By: Nash H.R. No. 1488
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lawrence Alvin Allen, Sr., the husband of our
esteemed colleague, the Honorable Alma A. Allen, passed away on
March 28, 2011, at the age of 76, leaving his circle of loved ones to
cherish their many happy memories of time spent in his company; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Allen was born in Needville on December 11,
1934, to Norman and Ardellia Allen; after graduating from Powell
Point High School, he went on to earn degrees from Prairie View A&M
University and Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen distinguished himself as a dedicated and
inspiring educator and administrator for the Houston Independent
School District, which he served for 38 years; a man of strong
faith, he was an active member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church for four
decades; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Allen enjoyed the love
and support of his wife of 54 years, Dr. Alma Allen, as well as his
three children, Patricia, Lawrence, and Beverly; moreover, he was
blessed with five grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Allen lived a caring and purposeful life
devoted to his family, his profession, and his church, and he will
forever be remembered with deep affection by all those who held him
close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lawrence Alvin
Allen, Sr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Dr. Alma A. Allen; to his children, Dr.
Patricia K. Allen, Lawrence Allen, Jr., and Beverly Lawrence Allen
Epran; to his grandchildren, Patrice, Lawrence, Ali, Alim, and
Norman Bell; to his great-grandchild, Jaedis Brown; 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 memory of Lawrence
Alvin Allen, Sr.