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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and |
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meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends |
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of George D. Thurman, Jr., of Dallas, who passed away on August 29, |
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2012, at the age of 85; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Del Rio on March 16, 1927, George Thurman was |
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the son of Guida Bruce and George D. Thurman, Sr.; he graduated from |
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Cotulla High School and subsequently served his country in the |
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United States Navy; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Thurman later continued his education, earning |
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a degree from Texas A&I University, and he was employed in the |
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insurance industry for three decades; known for his smile and firm |
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handshake, he loved people; he also took great delight in nature and |
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in spending time outdoors; and |
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WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Thurman treasured his family; he |
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shared 54 years with his wife, Josephine, and he took great pride in |
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their children, Laura Houston and her husband, Greg, and Mark |
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Thurman and his wife, Angela, their grandchildren, Jon, Mark, |
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Shannon, Haley, Megan, and Nick, and their great-grandchildren, |
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Noah and James; and |
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WHEREAS, George Thurman lived a caring and purposeful life, |
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and he will always be remembered with great tenderness and |
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affection; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George D. Thurman, |
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Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to his friends and loved ones; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George |
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D. Thurman, Jr. |