By: Barrientos S.R. No. 189 1-1 By: Barrientos S.R. No. 189 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Homer Olsen 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Austin in mourning the loss of Homer Olsen, who died 1-8 February 9, 1997, at the age of 88; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Homer Olsen graduated from Austin High School and 1-10 attended The University of Texas at Austin; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Olsen was dedicated to his work as a journalist 1-12 for 47 years; he began working in 1928 at the Austin Statesman, 1-13 which later merged with the Austin American to form the 1-14 Austin American-Statesman; he served as a copy editor, editorial 1-15 page editor, and sports editor before retiring in 1975; and 1-16 WHEREAS, He was well known for his columns on the history of 1-17 the City of Austin and for his ability to capture the flavor of the 1-18 past and of the colorful lives of the city's early residents; and 1-19 WHEREAS, During his career, he took breaks from the 1-20 Statesman to work as a press secretary for James Allred and to 1-21 work for The Associated Press in Kansas City, the 1-22 Wichita Falls Record News, and the Dallas Morning News; and 1-23 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Homer Olsen 2-1 was respected in the community for his many accomplishments and was 2-2 beloved by many; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A man of integrity and generosity, he will long be 2-4 remembered for his engaging personality, warmth, and wisdom; and 2-5 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Homer Olsen was a member of 2-6 Northwest Hills United Methodist Church; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Homer Olsen was a devoted husband, father, and 2-8 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-9 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-12 family of Homer Olsen: his wife, Florence Olsen; his daughter, 2-13 Marilyn Potvin; his son, Lawrence Olsen; and his 10 grandchildren; 2-14 and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-16 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-17 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-18 do so in memory of Homer Olsen. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 President of the Senate 2-21 I hereby certify that the above 2-22 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-23 on February 17, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 Secretary of the Senate 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 Member, Texas Senate