87S11094 BK-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 45
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 Tawiwo Obele, a dedicated and well-respected
employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed
away on February 16, 2021, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Obele, who was assigned to the Beto Unit near
Palestine, had worked for the TDCJ for two years; she enjoyed a warm
rapport with her colleagues, and she was known to be a caring and
empathetic listener; and
WHEREAS, Tawiwo Obele faithfully and ably performed her
duties throughout her tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, and she will long be remembered with great admiration by
all who were privileged to know her; 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
Tawiwo Obele and extend deepest sympathy to her family, friends,
and colleagues; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tawiwo
Obele.