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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 466
 1-3                                  In Memory
 1-4                                     of
 1-5                            Thomas Gerard Tullius
 1-6           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate joins the citizens of
 1-7     El Paso, Texas, in mourning the recent death of
 1-8     Thomas Gerard Tullius, outstanding engineer and scientist;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, A native El Pasoan, Thomas was born on
1-11     May 26, 1961, to Raymond and Virginia Reynolds Tullius; he
1-12     was the ninth of 12 children; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Thomas graduated from Ysleta High School
1-14     in the top 10 percent of his class in 1979; he attended
1-15     The University of Texas at El Paso, graduating with honors
1-16     in 1983 with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical
1-17     engineering; and
1-18           WHEREAS, In June, 1983, Thomas took a job with the
1-19     Army Corps of Engineers; in November, 1983, he married
1-20     Patricia Vega; in October, 1984, he transferred to White Sands
1-21     Missile Range, taking a permanent position in the National Range
 2-1     Optics Branch; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Tom Tullius was dedicated to his work and served
 2-3     as the lead engineer in modification and upgrades of the advanced
 2-4     optical mount used for testing at the White Sands Missile Range;
 2-5     from 1992 until his death in 2000, he was Chief, Air Force
 2-6     Engineering, Deputy for Air Force, 46th Test Group; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, Thomas G. Tullius was recognized as the White Sands
 2-8     Missile Range Engineer and Scientist of the Year in 1995; the
 2-9     award was for superior achievements and leadership in 12 Air Force
2-10     Test Evaluation and Scientific programs; and
2-11           WHEREAS, The impressive accomplishments of Thomas Tullius
2-12     reflect great credit upon Mr. Tullius and Team White Sands Missile
2-13     Range; throughout his career, Tom received many honors for
2-14     performance and special act awards for notable achievement; and
2-15           WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Tom Tullius and his wife,
2-16     Patricia, enjoyed their children, Thomas Gerard Tullius, Jr.,
2-17     and twin daughters Jami Frances Tullius and Toni Kathleen Tullius;
2-18     the three children have excelled in academics and athletics because
2-19     of his teachings and positive attitudes; and
2-20           WHEREAS, A man who gave generously of his time to coach
2-21     his children and other young people in soccer and basketball,
2-22     Tom taught all his teams excellent manners, good sportsmanship,
2-23     and goodwill; these are qualities which will stay with the young
 3-1     players for the rest of their lives; and
 3-2           WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, he leaves memories
 3-3     which will always be cherished by his family and many friends;
 3-4     now, therefore, be it
 3-5           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 3-6     77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
 3-7     family of Thomas Gerard Tullius:  his wife, Patricia; his son,
 3-8     Thomas Gerard Tullius, Jr.; and his daughters, Jami Frances and
 3-9     Toni Kathleen Tullius; and, be it further
3-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
3-11     for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
3-12     Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
3-13     so in memory of Thomas Gerard Tullius.
3-14                                                               Shapleigh
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3-16                                         President of the Senate
3-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-19                                  on March 14, 2001, by a rising vote.
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3-21                                         Secretary of the Senate
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3-23                                           Member, Texas Senate