H.R. No. 96
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
passing of Jerry Moon Mullins of Weatherford on October 25, 2019, at
the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, The son of John and Margaret Mullins, Jerry Mullins
was born in Rochester, Indiana, on January 13, 1951; he was raised
by his father and his stepmother, Patricia Mullins, and he grew up
with six siblings, Judy, Joyce, Steve, Terry, Deborah, and Cynthia;
a 1969 graduate of Triton High School, he earned degrees in aviation
electronics and business management from Purdue University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mullins embarked on his career in 1973 as a
supervisor for Texas Instruments; he next secured a management
position with General Dynamics in 1978, and he worked there until
1993, when he was named president and CEO of Heli-Dyne Systems; in
2004, he took on the roles of president and CEO for Enstrom
Helicopter Corporation, and a decade later he became a consultant
for KMI Fabricators, Inc., serving in that capacity through 2019;
and
WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Mullins treasured time spent with his
family; he shared a rewarding marriage of four and a half decades
with his wife, the former Nancy Oldfield, and he was the devoted
father of two sons, Matthew Mullins and the late Clinton Mullins;
moreover, he took tremendous pride in his two grandchildren,
Bryleigh and Braden; a problem solver by nature, he was admired for
his building skills, and he enjoyed boating, operating remote
control helicopters, and playing golf, tennis, and basketball; a
man of faith, he was a valued member of Trinity Bible Church in
Willow Park; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his integrity, kindness, and
generosity, Jerry Mullins lived a caring and purposeful life, and
he will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jerry Moon Mullins
and extend sincere condolences to his many relatives and 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 Jerry
Mullins.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 96 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 10, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House