H.R. No. 2583

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends were greatly saddened by the passing of James Stephen Odom of McGregor on April 24, 2011, at the age of 68; and

WHEREAS, The son of Clethen and Clemmie Ima Odom, James Odom was born on March 6, 1943, in Houston and was educated in the local schools; he answered his nation's call to duty and served for four years as a member of the United States Air Force; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Odom was a source of comfort and calm advice to his loved ones, and he took great pride in Deborah Istre, his daughter, and in Shane and Justin Druppel, whom he helped raise and considered his sons; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Oglesby for nearly three decades, Mr. Odom was employed as a welder with Unique Machine Shop, and he moved to McGregor several years before his death; in his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known James Odom will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth and kindness, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Stephen Odom and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughter, Deborah Istre; to his brother, John Adams; to Shane and Justin Druppel; 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 James Odom.

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2583 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House