H.R. No. 879
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Joe
Michael Plummer of Corpus Christi, who died on February 24, 2011, at
the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, "Mick" Plummer was born in Charlotte, North
Carolina, on December 8, 1956, to Joe Monroe Plummer and Thelma
Plummer; after graduating from West Mecklenburg High School, he
earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the
University of North Carolina at Charlotte; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Plummer began his career at Duke Energy in
Charlotte and later moved to Corpus Christi, where he was employed
at both the Hoechst Celanese Corporation and Equistar Chemicals;
and
WHEREAS, In 1997, he was joined in matrimony to Sylvia
Childers and became the stepfather of her two children, Lauren and
John Michael; in his leisure time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing,
working in his garage, and tinkering with electronics; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Mick Plummer
will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness and
quick wit, 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 life of Joe Michael Plummer
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
parents, Joe Monroe and Thelma Plummer; to his wife, Sylvia
Childers; to his stepchildren, Lauren and John Michael Wilshusen;
to his brothers, Perry Plummer and his wife, Tammy, and Mark Plummer
and his wife, Beth; to his nephews, Josh, Jake, Aaron, Timothy, and
Trevor; to his niece, Theresa; 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 Joe Michael
Plummer.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 879 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House