87S20576 BHH-D
 
  By: Murr H.R. No. 53
 
 
 
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 Tawiwo Obele, a dedicated and well-respected
  employee of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who passed
  away on February 16, 2021, at the age of 68; and
         WHEREAS, Ms. Obele, who was assigned to the Beto Unit near
  Palestine, had worked for the TDCJ for two years; she enjoyed a warm
  rapport with her colleagues, and she was known to be a caring and
  empathetic listener; and
         WHEREAS, Tawiwo Obele faithfully and ably performed her
  duties throughout her tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
  Justice, and she will long be remembered with great admiration by
  all who were privileged to know her; 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
  Tawiwo Obele and extend deepest sympathy to her family, friends,
  and colleagues; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tawiwo
  Obele.