H.R. No. 867
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of George D. Thurman, Jr., of Dallas, who passed away on August 29,
2012, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Born in Del Rio on March 16, 1927, George Thurman was
the son of Guida Bruce and George D. Thurman, Sr.; he graduated from
Cotulla High School and subsequently served his country in the
United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thurman later continued his education, earning
a degree from Texas A&I University, and he was employed in the
insurance industry for three decades; known for his smile and firm
handshake, he loved people; he also took great delight in nature and
in spending time outdoors; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Thurman treasured his family; he
shared 54 years with his wife, Josephine, and he took great pride in
their children, Laura Houston and her husband, Greg, and Mark
Thurman and his wife, Angela, their grandchildren, Jon, Mark,
Shannon, Haley, Megan, and Nick, and their great-grandchildren,
Noah and James; and
WHEREAS, George Thurman lived a caring and purposeful life,
and he will always be remembered with great tenderness and
affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George D. Thurman,
Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to his friends and loved ones; 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 George
D. Thurman, Jr.
Sheets
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 867 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 27, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House