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79S30291 MW-D

By:  Hilderbran                                                   H.R. No. 49 



R 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.