H.R. No. 2754
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Larry Frank Orlando of Pinehurst on April 11, 2015, at
the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Born in Houston on November 11, 1944, Larry Orlando
developed a passion for sports at an early age through the Variety
Boys' Club, where he participated in basketball, baseball,
football, and boxing and earned his nickname of "Red Dog"; he went
on to play football and baseball at Reagan High School and
subsequently at Kilgore College; and
WHEREAS, In addition to enjoying a long and fulfilling career
at the Houston Service Center, Mr. Orlando dedicated himself to
guiding young athletes in his community; he became a football coach
at the Variety Boys' Club and helped with other VBC activities, and
he coached at the Oaks Dads Club and the local YMCA as well;
moreover, he was the sports announcer for Houston Christian High
School for more than three decades and a press box announcer for the
Karl Young College Baseball League; he also brought joy to children
during his 25-year tenure as the official Santa Claus for the Texas
Children's Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Orlando was joined in marriage with the former
Angela Warren in 1965; over the years, the couple became the parents
of three children, Vick, Toni Dene', and Gina, who preceded her
father in death; with the passing years, the family grew to include
six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Larry Orlando made a meaningful difference in the
lives of his loved ones and the numerous young people he mentored,
and his contributions will long be remembered by all who had the
good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Larry Frank Orlando
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Angela Orlando; to his children, Vick Orlando and his wife,
Melinda, and Toni Dene' Orlando Alverson; to his mother, Eula
Frances DuBroff; to his brother, Dr. Joe Orlando, and his wife,
Hope; to his sisters, Constance DuBroff, Carol Price, and Deborah
Pape and her husband, Glen; to his grandchildren, Lauren Orlando,
Tyler Orlando and his fiancée, Ellie Dabney, Taylor Dene'
Orlando-Gulledge, Forrest Vaughn, and Tanner and Teagan Alverson;
and to his other relatives and many 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 Larry Frank
Orlando.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2754 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House