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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 546
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In Memory |
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Richard F. Mackin |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Richard F. Mackin, who |
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died March 19, 2015, at the age of 79; and |
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WHEREAS, Richard Mackin was born on November 18, 1935, in |
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Bronx, New York, and he grew up with 13 siblings in Providence, |
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Rhode Island; and |
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WHEREAS, He followed his patriotic calling at the age of 19 |
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by joining the United States Air Force, and he served the nation |
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with distinction for 20 years; and |
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WHEREAS, After his military retirement, Mr. Mackin settled |
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in Austin; he was a longtime employee of Saint David's Community |
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Hospital, and he was an active member of Koenig Lane Christian |
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Church, where he held numerous leadership positions; and |
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WHEREAS, He shared 59 years of love and laughter with |
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Shirley Mackin, and they were longtime active members of the |
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Austin square dancing community; they were blessed with three |
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children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Richard Mackin was a beloved member of the |
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community who was admired for his kindness, his integrity, and |
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his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; he leaves |
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behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were |
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privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Richard F. Mackin; 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 Richard Mackin. |
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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 April 13, 2015, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |