H.R. No. 533
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Alfred G. Mello Jr. of Dallas on November 19, 2023, at
the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Born in Billerica, Massachusetts, on July 17, 1938,
Al Mello was the son of Alfred and Mary Neville Mello; during his
childhood, his father's career in the military took the family to
California and Texas and eventually to North Little Rock, Arkansas,
where he graduated from high school in 1956; he subsequently
studied engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
before earning bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial
engineering from Southern Methodist University; and
WHEREAS, After working for Texas Instruments for many years,
Mr. Mello struck out on his own and established The Mello Company;
he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence as both an
engineer and entrepreneur, and he relished the challenges involved
in running a small manufacturing business; outside of his
professional and business interests, he was an active member of
Christ Renews His Parish and the senior men's ministry at St. Rita
Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60
years; he also found time to prepare and deliver food for the people
staying at the Austin Street Center shelter in Dallas, and he
enjoyed bonding with the residents and listening to their stories
whenever he visited; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mello was blessed with the
love and support of his wife of 24 years, Luanne Mello, his son,
Chip, and his grandsons, Mitchell and Sean; he was a pillar of
strength to his family, and he set an inspiring example for others
through his wisdom, integrity, and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Although his passing brings great sadness to his
loved ones, Al Mello 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 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alfred G. Mello Jr.
and extend sincere sympathy to his family and many 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 Al Mello.
Meyer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 533 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House