87R20642 TBO-D

By: Thierry H.R. No. 690

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The passing of Frederick Thierry on November 9, 2020, at the age of 80, brought a great loss to the family and friends of this esteemed Texan; and

WHEREAS, A Louisiana native, Frederick Thierry was born in Opelousas on September 3, 1940, to Freddie Thierry and Annie Marie Jardouin Thierry; he enjoyed a happy childhood with the companionship of two sisters, Annie and Gloria, who fondly called him "Boy," a nickname that endured even as he became "Uncle Boy" to their children and grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, In 1964, he was joined in matrimony to the love of his life, the former Joyce Marie Smith, at a ceremony conducted in Houston; the devoted couple became the proud parents of two children, Marcus and Shawn, and Mr. Thierry worked tirelessly to provide a good life for them; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Thierry's organizational skills and perfectionism served him well throughout a career that began with the General Motors Company, where he worked in shipping and receiving; later, he became a logistics manager for the Harris County Health Department; diligent and entrepreneurial, he also ran his own company, T & T Janitorial, simultaneously; he continued to serve the health department in logistics and operations for two decades after reaching retirement age; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Thierry's treasured family grew to include four grandchildren, Brandy, Noah, Shelby, and Klaire; he dedicated himself wholeheartedly to his family and countless friends, and he was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need; known as "Freddie T." or "T. Fred" to many, he was admired for his wisdom, quick wit, and generosity, and he benefited countless young people as a mentor and trusted confidant; and

WHEREAS, Frederick Thierry enjoyed a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Frederick Thierry and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his loving wife and soulmate, Joyce Thierry; to his devoted son, Marcus Thierry, and his wife, Nicole, and to his adoring daughter, State Representative Shawn Thierry; to his grandchildren, Brandy Pearson and Noah, Shelby, and Klaire Bijou Thierry; to his sister, Annie Rea Thierry Chenier; to his nephews, Freddie and Michael Chenier; to his niece, Deborah Chenier Davis; and to his other relatives 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 Frederick Thierry.