H.R. No. 661
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Lamar Oslin Lewis of
Temple were deeply saddened by his death on March 9, 2025, at the
age of 71; and
WHEREAS, The son of Benny Lee and Wilma Lewis, Lamar Lewis was
born on January 17, 1954, and he grew up with the companionship of
three siblings, Benny, Russell, and Penelope; after graduating from
Academy High School in 1972, he attended Temple Junior College, and
he received a bachelor's degree in political science from Baylor
University in 1976; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis enjoyed a rewarding 33-year career as an
educator, coach, and athletic director at a number of Texas public
schools; following his retirement from Bandera High in 2013, he
served as district director in the office of State Representative
Hugh Shine, and he ran for a seat in the Texas Senate in 2021; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Lewis benefited from the
love and support of his wife, Colleen, with whom he shared a
fulfilling marriage that spanned five decades; he took great pride
in his three children, Lindsay, Lauren, and Lamar, and over the
years, he welcomed into his family seven grandchildren, Dobie,
Hazel, Bonnie, Doris, Penelope, Brazos, and Birdy; and
WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Lamar Lewis
leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured
place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lamar Oslin Lewis
and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Doris Colleen Tomlin Lewis; to his wife's parents, Walter and
Doris Tomlin; to his brothers, Benny Frank Lewis and his wife,
Pamela, and Russell Lewis and his wife, Cassandra; to his children,
Lindsay Penelope Illich and her husband, Craig, Lauren Elizabeth
Brisbin and her husband, Robert, and Lamar Tomlin Lewis and his
wife, Emily; to his grandchildren, Dobie Boone Illich, Hazel
Barrett Meister, Bonnie Blue Lewis, Doris Mae Lewis, Penelope
Kathryn Brisbin, and Brazos Dabney Lewis; and to his other
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 Lamar
Lewis.
Buckley
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 661 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House