H.R. No. 1104

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Don Sewell of Nocona, who passed away on July 11, 2018, at the age of 84; and

WHEREAS, Don Sewell was born in Nocona on November 28, 1933, to Lee and Mary Jo Sewell; he was joined in matrimony to the love of his life, Mildred McCord, and he took great pride in their three children, Karen, Janna, and Sanda; over the years, Don and "Mackie" Sewell were further blessed with three sons-in-law, Chuck Johnson, Larry Fenoglio, and Donnie Fenoglio, and 10 grandchildren, Denise Coffman, Brandon Johnson, Jade Bennett, Brady, Chance, Tanner, Trevor, Tate, and Magye Fenoglio, and the late Lane Fenoglio; and

WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Sewell enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; after his military service, he returned to his hometown and became an active member of the Nocona Lions Club and Bethel Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday school, sang with the choir, and served as a deacon; in 1971, he was named as Nocona's Citizen of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Don Sewell lived a rich and purposeful life devoted to his family, faith, and community, and he immeasurably enriched the lives of all who had the good fortune to share in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Don Sewell and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Don Sewell.

Springer

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1104 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 12, 2019.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House