SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 686
In Memory
of
Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr., who died
November 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Homer O'Fallin was born June 11, 1934, in Concord;
he was an exemplary citizen who was admired in his community for
his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Mr. O'Fallin served for more than 50 years with
the Sheldon Community Fire Department, beginning when it was
known as the Beaumont Road Volunteer Fire Department; he was
president of its board from 1996 to 2009 and was a member of the
Harris County Firefighters Association; and
WHEREAS, He participated in Freemasonry for more than half
a century and was a member of First Baptist Church of North
Channel; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.: his wife, Mary Margarett
Smart O'Fallin; his children, Homer L. O'Fallin III,
LyMonyannette Schwartz and her husband, Robert, Karen Kay
Elliott, Charity Noel Nicholas and her husband, Matthew, and
Timothy Rhyan O'Fallin and his wife, Anna; his brother, Gene
Gregory; and his nine grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate,
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 4, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate