H.R. No. 212
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Otto William Bielss, Jr., of Irving, who passed away on
December 25, 2010, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 12, 1933, Otto Bielss, Jr., served
his country during the Korean War; he earned a bachelor's degree in
mathematics from Hardin-Simmons University, where he was a member
of the "World Famous" Cowboy Band, and a master's degree in
education from the University of North Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bielss and his wife, Patsy Lee, enjoyed a
rewarding marriage that spanned 48 years, until her passing in
2007; he was blessed with two sons, Otto and Paul, as well as four
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated educator, Mr. Bielss taught classes for
the Dallas County Community College District and Paul Quinn
College; from 1988 to 1990 he promoted mathematics education
throughout the state as president of the Texas Council of Teachers
of Mathematics; and
WHEREAS, In addition to playing baseball and softball, Mr.
Bielss coached and officiated a variety of sports, and he was an
avid reader and traveler; this esteemed Texan was also a Master
Mason and a member of Shriners International, and he served as a
youth director for several churches; and
WHEREAS, Otto Bielss, Jr., brightened the lives of all those
who were fortunate enough to know him, and he will be fondly
remembered and deeply missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Otto William
Bielss, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his sons, Otto Bielss III and his wife, Jennifer, and
Paul Bielss and his wife, Rebecca; to his grandchildren, Otto
Bielss IV, Patrick Bielss, Pamela Bielss, and Heather Lane and her
husband, Scott; to his great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Corbin, and
Isabella Lane; 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 Otto
William Bielss, Jr.
Harper-Brown
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 212 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House