SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 300
In Memory
of
Lamar Lewis
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Lamar Lewis.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 26, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate