H.R. No. 353
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Charles William Thurman on
November 26, 2022, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Charles Thurman was born in Texas City on
March 22, 1953; active in Little League baseball in his youth, he
was an outstanding pitcher and was supported by his family at all of
his games; together, they enjoyed going on camping trips and
visiting Galveston beaches; through the years, he developed an
interest in surfing, and he built surfboards in the garage with his
mother; he was an alumnus of Texas City High School; and
WHEREAS, Continuing the proud tradition of military service
established by his father and grandfather, Mr. Thurman joined the
U.S. Navy in 1977; after completing flight engineer school, he was
stationed at several locations, including at Naval Air Station
Barbers Point and Naval Station Pearl Harbor in Hawaii; from 1992 to
1995, he served with an air test and evacuation squadron in
Maryland, and he was part of a special projects unit at NAS Barbers
Point until 1998; his final assignment was at the Naval Aviation
Depot in Jacksonville, Florida; he retired in April 2001,
concluding a 24-year career at the rank of chief E-7; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his distinguished service,
Mr. Thurman received numerous awards, including three Navy
Commendation Medals, five Achievement Medals, the Southwest Asia
Service Medal, and a Humanitarian Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Pursuing his passion for aviation, Mr. Thurman
subsequently embarked on a second career, first flying commercial
jets and then serving as a pilot for NetJets from 2006 to 2019; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thurman treasured time spent with his family; he
was a loving husband to his wife, Rose, and he took great pride in
his daughter, Jennifer; and
WHEREAS, Although Charles Thurman is deeply missed, memories
of his patriotism and his devotion to his loved ones remain to
comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles William
Thurman and extend heartfelt condolences to his relatives 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 Charles
Thurman.
Shine
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 353 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 15, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House