87S11056 JRI-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 38
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas
have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and
workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives
in the pandemic was Randall Sims, a dedicated and well-respected
employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed
away on January 3, 2021, at the age of 57; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sims began his career at TDCJ in October 1992
and was assigned to the French Robertson Unit in Abilene; he later
transferred to the Havins Unit before being promoted to sergeant
and then to lieutenant at the San Saba Unit; he briefly retired in
2013 before rejoining the Havins Unit in October 2017; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Sims enjoyed the love and
support of his wife of 37 years, Tina, and he took great pride in his
five children, Malinda, Chrystal, Jennifer, Randy, and Jessica, and
his 20 grandchildren; active in his community, he regularly
participated in livestock shows and other events that benefited the
Mullin Independent School District; over the course of his 28 years
at TDCJ, he served as a mentor to many and was highly esteemed for
his selfless and generous nature; and
WHEREAS, Randall Sims faithfully and ably performed his
duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Randall Sims and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends,
and colleagues; 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 Randall
Sims.