H.R. No. 163



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life came to an end with the 
passing of Lyndon Lowell Olson, Sr., of Waco on December 20, 2005, 
at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, Born on January 22, 1925, this Waco native attended 
John Tarleton Military Institute after graduating from Waco High 
School in 1942; he enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 18 and 
went on to attain the rank of captain before returning to his 
hometown to resume his studies at Baylor University; graduating 
from Baylor Law School in 1950, he was appointed city attorney for 
Waco at the age of 27; and
	WHEREAS, After serving in that capacity for four years, 
Mr. Olson joined the firm of Bryan, Maxwell, Wilson and Olson as a 
partner; the firm later became Olson and Olson, when he went into 
partnership with his son, Charles; engaged in the private practice 
of law for 55 years, Mr. Olson was of counsel with the law firm of 
Haley & Olson at the time of his passing; moreover, he was the 
incorporating attorney for the City of Bellmead and served as its 
city attorney for more than 50 years; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his professional achievements, 
Mr. Olson made significant contributions to his community through 
his work as chair of the Brazos River Authority and as president of 
the Waco School Board, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, and the 
Waco-McLennan County Bar Association; he also served on the board 
of the Salvation Army and was a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong congregant of Central Presbyterian 
Church, Mr. Olson taught the men's Sunday school class for 46 years 
and served as chair of the board of deacons and the board of 
trustees and as a ruling elder; an Eagle Scout at the church in his 
youth, he reestablished Troop No. 21 in the 1950s and served as its 
scoutmaster; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Olson took great 
delight in spending time with his family at their ranch on the 
Bosque River, and he enthusiastically shared that joy with 
innumerable friends and visitors through the years; and
	WHEREAS, Lyn Olson was a wise and compassionate gentleman who 
leaves behind a legacy of good works that will continue to benefit 
his fellow Texans for years to come; 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 
Lyndon Lowell Olson, Sr., and extend sincere sympathy to the 
members of his family:  to his wife, Mary Frances McLaughlin Olson; 
to his sons, Lyndon Lowell Olson, Jr., and his wife, Kay, and 
Charles Dale Olson, and his wife, Kris; to his granddaughters, 
Elisabeth Lial Olson and Anne Kristine Olson; to his brother, 
William A. Olson, and his wife, Virginia; to his sister-in-law, 
Rosemyrtle McLaughlin; to his nieces and nephews, Suzanne Olson 
Waldrep, William A. Olson, Jr., John F. Olson, and Judy Olson 
Dell'Osso; to his executive secretary of more than 50 years, Bunny 
Allison, and her husband, Dean; and to his other relatives and 
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 Lyndon 
Lowell Olson, Sr.

                                                                          Dunnam


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 163 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 27, 2006.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House