H.R. No. 2583
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were greatly saddened by the
passing of James Stephen Odom of McGregor on April 24, 2011, at the
age of 68; and
WHEREAS, The son of Clethen and Clemmie Ima Odom, James Odom
was born on March 6, 1943, in Houston and was educated in the local
schools; he answered his nation's call to duty and served for four
years as a member of the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Odom was a source of comfort and calm advice to
his loved ones, and he took great pride in Deborah Istre, his
daughter, and in Shane and Justin Druppel, whom he helped raise and
considered his sons; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Oglesby for nearly three decades, Mr.
Odom was employed as a welder with Unique Machine Shop, and he moved
to McGregor several years before his death; in his free time, he
enjoyed hunting and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known James Odom will
remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth and
kindness, 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 James Stephen Odom
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Deborah Istre; to his brother, John Adams; to Shane and
Justin Druppel; 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 James Odom.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2583 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House