79S30291 MW-D By: Hilderbran H.R. No. 49R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The family and friends of John D. Mullins of Kerrville were deeply saddened by his passing on July 11, 2004, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, Born on May 2, 1924, in Avon, Massachusetts, Mr. Mullins served with distinction as a captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II; on August 25, 1945, he married the love of his life, the former Phyllis Stevens, in the chapel of the Orlando Air Force Base in Orlando, Florida; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mullins worked 35 years as a scientist for Pharmaceutical R&D Management, playing a role in the development of new drugs in the pharmaceutical industry; he also made significant contributions as a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Pharmaceutical Association, American Association of Pharmaceutical Science, and the New York Academy of Science; and WHEREAS, In addition to his professional achievements, Mr. Mullins played a positive role in his community through his memberships with Lions International, Schreiner Oaks, and the library advisory board as well as through his service as president of KPAS and Friends of the Library; moreover, he belonged to the Fifteenth Air Force Association, the First Fighter Group Association, and the River Hill Country Club; and WHEREAS, A congregant at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Mr. Mullins was a valued member of his community, and his memory endures through his legacy of good works; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of John D. Mullins and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his beloved wife, Phyllis S. Mullins; to his sisters, Alice Fredette and Mary Louise Veracka; to his brothers, Richard Mullins and wife, Katherine, and Paul Mullins and companion, Shirley Rajala; and to his other relatives and many 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John D. Mullins.