87S21036 TBO-D
By: Bell of Kaufman H.R. No. 137
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Thomas Rice Winkelvoss of Mabank on August 19, 2021, at
the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, The son of William and Jean Winkelvoss, Tom
Winkelvoss was born on November 9, 1946; after graduating from
Irving High School, he attended North Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Winkelvoss enjoyed a long and rewarding career
with the Dallas Fire Department, and in the course of his tenure, he
was honored with the Medal of Valor for the critical role he played
in rescuing a baby from a burning apartment; he ultimately retired
at the rank of captain after 32 years of dedicated service;
subsequently, he focused his energies on his business, Wink & Sons,
which provides fencing and custom railing fabrication services to
area residents; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Winkelvoss benefited from
the love and support of his wife, Joan, with whom he shared a
fulfilling marriage that spanned more than five decades before her
passing in 2017; he took great pride in his children, Kurt, Matt,
and Kathy, and through the years, he had the pleasure of welcoming
into his family six grandchildren, Luke, Ty, Lexi, Ashton, Kade,
and Zach, and two great-grandchildren, Ramsey and Kimber; sustained
by a deep faith, he was a valued congregant of Four Mile Lutheran
Church; and
WHEREAS, Tom Winkelvoss was a man of great compassion who
found joy and inspiration in helping others, and he leaves behind a
legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Thomas Rice Winkelvoss and extend sincere sympathy to his loved
ones; 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 Tom
Winkelvoss.