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                                                                H.C.R. No. 6  



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The passing of P. A. Thomas, Jr., on January 28, 
2002, at the age of 78, brought a great loss to the family and many 
friends of this esteemed Titus County resident; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas was born June 13, 1923, in Winfield and 
spent most of his life in Titus County; a graduate of Winfield High 
School, he enjoyed serving as master of ceremonies at reunions held 
by his alma mater; and
	WHEREAS, Retired from his career as a lab technician for 
American Petrofina, he maintained an abiding commitment to the 
community throughout the years as a coach of multiple sports; this 
beloved gentleman guided generations of youngsters to little league 
success as the coach of the Cardinals, the Chevys, and the Flying 
Queens; and
	WHEREAS, Active in various organizations, Mr. Thomas was a 
member of the Mt. Pleasant Noon Lions Club, the Odd Fellows Lodge, 
and the AFL-CIO union, which he served as secretary; notably, he 
served as chairman of the Democratic Party of Titus County for 
nearly 30 years; and
	WHEREAS, P. A. Thomas touched the lives of many people during 
his lifetime, and though his special presence will be deeply 
missed, his memory will long endure in the hearts and minds of all 
who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby honor the life of P. A. Thomas, Jr., and extend sincere 
sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, Margie Thomas; 
to his son, Rusty Thomas and his wife, Gloria; to his daughter, 
Patricia Masters; to his grandsons, Cody, Brad, and Ryan Thomas; to 
his step-granddaughter Teri Jenkins; to his great-grandson, Dylan 
Thomas; to his step-great-grandchildren, Kelsey and Kaeley 
Jenkins; and to his many good friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
P. A. Thomas, Jr.

                                                                           Homer




______________________________              ______________________________
 
   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 6 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 6, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 6 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the Senate on May 12, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor