SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 286
In Memory
of
Dimitri Peter Pappas
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Dimitri Peter Pappas,
who died January 24, 2017, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Dimitri Pappas was born on August 19, 1935, in
Laredo, Texas, to Emma Alicia Martinez and Peter Santiago Pappas,
who was the son of Santiago Pappas, one of the first Greek
immigrants in Laredo; and
WHEREAS, Dimitri Pappas earned a bachelor's degree in
accounting from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of
the Corps of Cadets, and he went on to serve the nation as a
navigator and pilot in the United States Air Force; his military
career included a tour of duty in Vietnam, and he was honored with
the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, the Bronze Star
Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross; he earned a
master's degree in logistics management during his service, and
he retired from the Air Force with the rank of lieutenant
colonel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pappas was respected and admired throughout
the community for his commitment to faith, family, tradition, and
education; he served as a lector at Saint Michael's Catholic
Church, and he and his wife, Judy, both served the church as
eucharistic ministers; and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and a
man of great distinction, Dimitri Pappas was beloved by many; he
leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Dimitri Peter Pappas: his devoted wife, Judith Mudd
Pappas; his children, Sandra Ann Flanagan and Michael Peter
Pappas; his sister, Sandra Pappas Carabaza; and his two
granddaughters; 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 Dimitri Peter Pappas.
Zaffirini, Huffman
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2017,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate