SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 592


In Memory

of

Paul J. Mascot


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Austin in mourning the loss of Colonel Paul J. Mascot, who died 
March 26, 2003, at the age of 82; and

	WHEREAS, Paul Mascot was born on June 1, 1920, in
Los Angeles, California; he attended the University of 
California at Los Angeles before enlisting in the United States 
Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program in 1941; and

	WHEREAS, Colonel Mascot served with distinction in a 
variety of flying, staff, and command positions throughout the 
world and received numerous commendations, including two Legion 
of Merit awards, five Air Medals, Command Pilot wings, and the 
Distinguished Flying Cross; and

	WHEREAS, The high point of his career was his service in 
Vietnam flying C-7A Caribou transports as commander of the 483rd 
Tactical Airlift Wing during 1966 and 1967; after he retired from 
the Air Force in 1971, he moved to Austin, where he became active 
in community affairs; and

	WHEREAS, Paul served on the Travis County Grand Jury
and was a longtime member of the Travis County Grand Jury 
Association; he served for many years as an election judge and 
Republican Party precinct chairman and was a member of the Order 
of Daedalians, the Hump Pilots Association, the Caribou 
Association, and the Retired Officers Association; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen and distinguished retired 
military officer, Paul was respected in the community for his 
many accomplishments; he was a member of Saint Thomas More parish 
in Austin and a member of the board of directors of the Balcones 
Country Club Association; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Paul gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and

	WHEREAS, Paul was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to
the bereaved family of Paul J. Mascot:  his wife of 58 years,
Virginia Mascot; his sons and daughters-in-law, Paul, Becky, 
Tom, and Patti; his brother, Tim; and his two grandchildren; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Paul J. Mascot.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 8, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate