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 ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on September 30, 2021, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate