SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 955
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Scott Alan Ozmun
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Austin and Travis County in mourning the loss of the
  Honorable Scott Alan Ozmun, who died May 8, 2009, at the age of
  50; and
 
         WHEREAS, A state district judge and longtime prominent
  Austin attorney, Scott Ozmun served his community and his
  profession with distinction, dedication, and a clear sense of
  justice and fairness; and
 
         WHEREAS, Judge Ozmun was born September 30, 1958, in
  Cleveland, Ohio; he attended Georgetown University, where he
  served as student body president, and he graduated with honors
  from The University of Texas School of Law; and
 
         WHEREAS, Following his graduation from law school, Judge
  Ozmun served as a briefing attorney for Justice William Kilgarlin
  of the Texas Supreme Court before joining the firm where he spent
  his entire private practice career of more than 20 years; he
  served as president of the boards of Volunteer Legal Services,
  the Legal Aid Society of Central Texas, and the Austin Young
  Lawyers Association, as well as on the boards of the Austin Bar
  Association and the Texas Trial Lawyers Association; at the time
  of his death, he was president-elect of the Austin Chapter of the
  American Board of Trial Advocates; and
 
         WHEREAS, Judge Ozmun devoted his law practice to civil
  trial law, where he was committed to giving a voice to
  individuals who were taking on larger interests in the pursuit of
  justice; he was dedicated to winning for his clients, and he
  insisted that victory be pursued with honesty and integrity; and
 
         WHEREAS, Judge Ozmun was active in local politics for many
  years, beginning his participation as a volunteer in a state
  representative race in 1984; he went on to serve two terms as
  chair of the Travis County Democratic Party; in 2008, he was
  elected to the 353rd District Court, realizing a dream he had
  long held; and
 
         WHEREAS, Judge Ozmun lived much of his life under the
  shadow of cancer; first diagnosed at the age of 17, he
  nevertheless maintained a sense of equanimity and optimism in the
  face of uncertainty, always refusing to allow doubt to stand in
  the way of his goals; and
 
         WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Judge
  Ozmun inspired all who knew him with his generosity, his warmth,
  and his dauntless spirit; and
 
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and his
  family and countless friends will long cherish the memories of
  his life and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Scott Ozmun: his wife of 20 years, Beth Collum Ozmun;
  his daughters, Delaney Elizabeth and Kendall Lynne Ozmun; his
  parents, Bob and Peggy Ozmun; and his brother, Randy Ozmun; 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 the Honorable Scott Alan Ozmun.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 19, 2009, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate