H.R. No. 2749
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life filled with memorable experiences and
meaningful accomplishments drew to a close with the passing of
Thomas David Venable of Waco on May 3, 2011, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born in Thurber on April 21, 1930, Mr. Venable
graduated from Gordon High School and worked at a local bank before
joining the United States Air Force in 1952; he spent most of his
military career at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport,
Louisiana, and attained the rank of staff sergeant; he later moved
to Waco, where he was employed at Caldwell Electric as an electric
motor serviceman and welder; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Venable was joined in marriage with the former
Frances Federwisch in 1963, and they raised one daughter, Delores;
the couple enjoyed more than three decades together before Mrs.
Venable passed away; and
WHEREAS, A man of many interests, Mr. Venable was an avid
music fan and treasured his memory of seeing a very young Elvis
Presley perform on the Louisiana Hayride in the mid-1950s; he also
took great pleasure in hunting and fishing and in following women's
sports, particularly the Baylor Lady Bears basketball team; his
greatest joy, however, came in spending time with his loved ones,
and he was known for his willingness to assist his family and
friends in any way he could; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Venable possessed a generosity of spirit that
expressed itself in myriad ways, and countless lives were enriched
by his warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Thomas David Venable
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter, Delores Hansen; to his sister-in-law, Barb Venable
Cotton; to his nieces, Karla Roberson and Kelli Dooley; to his
great-nieces and great-nephews; 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 Thomas
Venable.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2749 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House