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78S30876 JNC-D
By: Wong H.R. No. 334
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Thomas Samuel Dawson
were greatly saddened by his passing on October 4, 2003, and we join
them in mourning the loss of this beloved Pearland resident; and
WHEREAS, A native of Alabama, Mr. Dawson was born January 24,
1933; after graduating from Excel High School, he served two years
in the United States armed forces; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed businessman had a distinguished
27-year tenure with Chemstrand, a subsidiary of Monsanto Chemical
Company, and founded Technical Inspection Services, which he ran
for nearly two decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dawson and his wife, Glenda, exemplified the
tenets of mutual love, trust, and respect throughout their journey
together, and their marriage was blessed with a daughter and two
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband, loving father, valued colleague,
and loyal friend, Tommy Dawson left an indelible mark on the
community he was proud to call home, and his bright spirit will
forever endure in the hearts of those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor the life of Thomas
Samuel Dawson and extend sincere sympathy to his family: to his
wife, State Representative Glenda Dawson; to his daughter, Delilah
Saenz and husband Carlos; to his grandchildren, Lauren and Dawson
Partridge; to his mother-in-law, Ruby Miles; and to the other
relatives and many friends of this beloved gentleman; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tommy
Dawson.