87S20565 TBO-D
 
  By: Murr H.R. No. 46
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas
  have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and
  workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives
  in the pandemic was Randall Sims, a dedicated and well-respected
  employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed
  away on January 3, 2021, at the age of 57; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Sims began his career at TDCJ in October 1992
  and was assigned to the French Robertson Unit in Abilene; he later
  transferred to the Havins Unit before being promoted to sergeant
  and then to lieutenant at the San Saba Unit; he briefly retired in
  2013 before rejoining the Havins Unit in October 2017; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Sims enjoyed the love and
  support of his wife of 37 years, Tina, and he took great pride in his
  five children, Malinda, Chrystal, Jennifer, Randy, and Jessica, and
  his 20 grandchildren; active in his community, he regularly
  participated in livestock shows and other events that benefited the
  Mullin Independent School District; over the course of his 28 years
  at TDCJ, he served as a mentor to many and was highly esteemed for
  his selfless and generous nature; and
         WHEREAS, Randall Sims faithfully and ably performed his
  duties throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
  Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all
  who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Randall Sims and extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends,
  and colleagues; 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 Randall
  Sims.