SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 143
In Memory
of
O. C. Houston
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of O. C. Houston, who died
January 27, 2013, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, O. C. Houston was an exemplary citizen who was
widely respected and admired in his community for his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Austinite, Mr. Houston was the
longtime owner of Hospital Pharmacy; he was among the first
African Americans to earn a degree from The University of Texas
College of Pharmacy, and he served as a role model for aspiring
pharmacists and other members of the East Austin community; and
WHEREAS, He was known for his generosity to his customers,
often giving them the medicine they needed and allowing them to
pay for it later; he was given the Bowl of Hygeia Award by the
Texas Pharmacy Association for his community service, and he
received the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People and Martin Luther King, Jr., humanitarian awards; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others; he was noted for his wisdom, his
business acumen, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest, 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, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of O. C. Houston; 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 O. C. Houston.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 6, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate