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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 464
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In Memory |
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of |
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Johnny Freelen |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Grand Saline in mourning the loss of Johnny Freelen, |
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who died March 6, 2008, at the age of 74; and |
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WHEREAS, Johnny Freelen was born July 4, 1933, in Lamar |
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County; he served in the armed forces during the Korean War and |
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had a successful career with General Motors in Arlington; he was |
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serving as a foreman in the company at the time of his retirement; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, he was a well-known |
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leader in his community and was respected for his many |
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accomplishments; a 32nd-degree Mason, he was a Golden Trowel |
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recipient and a past grand master; he organized and managed the |
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Challenger League sports program in Grand Saline, and he was |
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named Grand Saline Man of the Year in recognition of his many |
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contributions to the city; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he |
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gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, |
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and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; he |
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was a devout Christian and a member of Corinth Baptist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Johnny Freelen was a devoted husband, father, and |
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grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured |
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forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Johnny Freelen: his wife of 49 years, Johnnie Vay; his |
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sons, Rusty and Randy; his daughter, Rhonda Grandon; his |
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brothers, George, Frankie, Danny, and Jimmy; his sisters, |
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Shirley Murdock, Ollie Watkins, Kay Rowland, and Judy Simpson; |
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and his nine grandchildren; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Johnny Freelen. |
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Deuell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 18, 2009, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |