H.R. No. 133
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Robert Charles Thomas on October 1, 2021, at the age of
57; and
WHEREAS, Born in Kountze on October 12, 1963, Robert Thomas
was the son of Henrietta Ridley Thomas and the brother of five
siblings, Pamela, Donita, Michael, Denice, and George; he attended
public schools in Silsbee, graduating in 1982, and went on to
continue his studies at Angelina College in Lufkin; after
completing training at the Gary Job Corps Center, he enjoyed a
rewarding career of more than a decade with the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice, and for a time, he also made his living working
security at a number of H-E-B stores; and
WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Thomas was actively
involved in his church and various outreach ministries, and
throughout his life, he volunteered on many occasions at food
banks, senior centers, and nursing homes; he also belonged to
various other clubs and organizations, including the NAACP and the
Order of the Eastern Star; a member of the Democratic Party, he
worked tirelessly as a campaign volunteer for President Barack
Obama and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee; in addition, he made a
difference in the lives of a number of young trainees at Gary Job
Corps, and he formed several close friendships during his time
there; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas was beloved by his family; he was the
devoted "Pop" of DeAndre and Brittany Schuler, and he treasured his
role as godfather to Dalethea and Robert Porchia, Robert Walker,
and Bryce Allen; and
WHEREAS, Robert Thomas possessed a generosity of spirit that
expressed itself in myriad ways, and he will always be remembered
with admiration and affection by all those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Robert Charles Thomas and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family
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 Robert
Charles Thomas.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 133 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House