SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37
In Memory
of
Thomas Homer McMahon Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Thomas Homer McMahon Jr., who died
June 4, 2021, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Thomas McMahon was born on November 9, 1940, in
Saint Paul, Minnesota; a cowboy at heart since his childhood
spent watching Western movies, he cherished his Irish and
Midwestern roots, and he was honored to be an adopted citizen of
the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Thomas enjoyed a highly rewarding career as an
executive in the commercial real estate industry, and he built
lasting friendships throughout his years in business and during
his extensive travels; he settled in 2000 in the tiny town of
Washington, Texas, where he embraced a quiet life with his horses
and dogs in the wide open spaces; and
WHEREAS, He began a journey of love and partnership with
Cyndee Smith in 1992; his son and daughter, Sean McMahon and Kate
McMahon, and his stepdaughter, Angie Gonzales, were a source of
pride and joy for him, and he was a doting grandfather to his two
beloved grandchildren, Reece Hoppensteadt and Emery McMahon; and
WHEREAS, Noted for his easy laughter and his impeccable
cowboy style, he was a source of inspiration to his many friends
and loved ones through his kind and generous spirit and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; he was a treasured
Texas citizen and an esteemed member of the Washington community,
and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all
who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Thomas Homer McMahon Jr.;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Thomas McMahon.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on September 30, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate