84R9958 WG-D
By: Gonzales H.R. No. 736
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The community of Hutto lost one of its most admired
residents with the passing of David Lynn Oman on January 11, 2015,
at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, "Red" Oman was born on April 13, 1941, to Martin and
Evelyn Oman; he graduated from Hutto High School in 1959, and later
served in the 49th Armored Division of the Texas Army National
Guard; self-employed for the majority of his professional career,
Mr. Oman ran Red's Drive In Grocery in Hutto for many years before
owning and operating his own catering company, Captain Red's
Catering, for the final 25 years of his life; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was committed to protecting and
serving his fellow citizens; he was the fire chief for the Hutto
Volunteer Fire Department for nearly three decades, and he held the
title of fire marshal for a quarter-century; Mr. Oman was also a
city councilman and founding member of the Hutto Chamber of
Commerce, which recognized him for his exceptional contributions to
the community with the organization's Ken Love Lifetime Achievement
Award; and
WHEREAS, Active in a wide range of worthwhile organizations
in the Hutto area, Mr. Oman was a lifelong member of the Williamson
County Livestock Association, a charter member and president of
Round Rock SPJST Lodge No. 187, and a founding member of the local
4H/FFA booster club; he further distinguished himself through his
more than 40 years of service to the Hutto Lions Club, which honored
him with the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellowship Award; moreover,
he played an instrumental role in securing funding for Old Settlers
Park, and he helped establish Hutto's Pony Baseball League; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Oman enjoyed a rewarding marriage with his wife,
Jo Ann; a devoted father to his two sons, Troy and Shawn, he later
knew the joy of welcoming two grandsons, Marshall and Thomas, into
his cherished family; and
WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, Mr. Oman's kind
nature, ready laughter, and dedication to his community will
continue to inspire those who were privileged to share in the
richness of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of David Lynn Oman and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Jo Ann Oman; to his sons, Troy and Shawn Oman; to his grandsons,
Marshall and Thomas Oman; to his sisters and their spouses, Barbara
Boker and her husband, Donny, and Linda Bruchmiller and her
husband, Ronnie; 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 on this day, it do so in memory of David
Lynn Oman.