R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Tom "T-Bone Tom" Fitzmorris, on May 1-2 18, 1997, has brought a great loss to the family and many friends 1-3 of this esteemed Kemah resident; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Known throughout the area as the owner of T-Bone 1-5 Tom's Meat Market Steakhouse Restaurant, he became involved in the 1-6 family's meat market after his father's passing; Mr. Fitzmorris 1-7 opened the restaurant part of his business during the construction 1-8 of the Kemah bridge, and through the years, the popular eatery has 1-9 become a local landmark; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He demonstrated an abiding commitment to the 1-11 community through his participation in a number of worthy 1-12 organizations, including the local chamber of commerce and Bayshore 1-13 Friends Church in Bayview; the father of two children, David and 1-14 Glenna, Mr. Fitzmorris helped to enhance the quality of life for 1-15 area young people through his involvement in scouting and Little 1-16 League, and he gave many young people their first jobs by hiring 1-17 them to work in his restaurant; and 1-18 WHEREAS, To recognize Mr. Fitzmorris for his many fine deeds 1-19 and to show him the high esteem in which he was held by his friends 1-20 and neighbors, the community came together to host a special day in 1-21 his honor, and this fitting tribute, known as T-Bone Tom 1-22 Appreciation Day, was declared by proclamation in several 1-23 communities in the area; and 1-24 WHEREAS, During his years on this earth, Tom Fitzmorris 2-1 touched the lives of many people, and though his special presence 2-2 will be deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the hearts 2-3 and minds of all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Tom "T-Bone Tom" 2-6 Fitzmorris and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his 2-7 family: to his beloved wife of 28 years, Carol Fitzmorris; to his 2-8 son, David Fitzmorris; to his daughter, Glenna Fitzmorris; and to 2-9 the many other friends and family of this distinguished Texan; and, 2-10 be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-14 Tom "T-Bone Tom" Fitzmorris. Gray _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1354 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 2, 1997. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House