H.R. No. 2548
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Loren Rodney Overbo on May 6, 2016, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, The son of Chester and Irene Overbo, Loren Overbo
was born on July 10, 1938, in LaMoure, North Dakota; he pledged with
the Kappa Sigma fraternity while a student at the University of
North Dakota, where he graduated as a member of the Class of 1964;
two years later, he moved to Austin and began working as a systems
analyst for the Department of Veterans Affairs; he retired in 1997;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Overbo married the former Joan Gierszewski in
1961, and the couple became the parents of two sons, Tim and Ron,
and two daughters, Cindy and Wendy; with the passing years,
Mr. Overbo had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include six
grandchildren, James, Doug, Lia, Brandon, Phillip, and Casey, and a
great-granddaughter, Ava; his life was further enriched by the love
and companionship of his second wife, the former Carolyn
Stephenson, whom he married in 2000; and
WHEREAS, A scoutmaster and a valued member of the Moose
Lodge, Mr. Overbo spent his spare time pursuing a variety of
outdoor activities, including hunting, camping, boating, and
gardening; he also had a knack for woodworking and crafts, and he
was a skilled mechanic and a passionate car enthusiast; and
WHEREAS, Known for his intelligence, kindness, and witty
sense of humor, Loren Overbo touched countless lives during his
journey on this earth, and all those fortunate enough to have known
him will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Loren Rodney Overbo
and extend deepest condolences to his 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 Loren
Overbo.
King of Uvalde
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2548 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House