1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 628 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Olin J. Crow 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Olin J. Crow, who 1-8 died April 11, 1997, at the age of 81; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Linden, Texas, Olin Crow moved to Austin 1-10 to serve as a page in the Texas Legislature in 1929; he became an 1-11 avid follower of the Texas Senate and loyally continued to attend 1-12 its opening day ceremonies throughout his life; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Crow was dedicated to his work with 1-14 Harrison-Wilson Pearson and the Texas National Agency until 1-15 his retirement; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Mr. Crow was a devout 1-17 Christian and a longtime member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where 1-18 he served as a deacon; and 1-19 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Olin Crow 1-20 was respected for his accomplishments and was a beloved citizen of 1-21 Austin; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 1-23 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-1 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Olin Crow was a devoted husband, father, and 2-3 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-4 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-7 bereaved family of Olin J. Crow: his wife of 60 years, 2-8 Fannie P. Crow; his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Joel Raymond; 2-9 his sons, James T. Crow and Forest E. Crow; and his eight 2-10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-12 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-13 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-14 it do so in memory of Olin J. Crow. 2-15 Barrientos 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on May 1, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate