H.R. No. 133
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Robert Charles Thomas on October 1, 2021, at the age of
  57; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Kountze on October 12, 1963, Robert Thomas
  was the son of Henrietta Ridley Thomas and the brother of five
  siblings, Pamela, Donita, Michael, Denice, and George; he attended
  public schools in Silsbee, graduating in 1982, and went on to
  continue his studies at Angelina College in Lufkin; after
  completing training at the Gary Job Corps Center, he enjoyed a
  rewarding career of more than a decade with the Texas Department of
  Criminal Justice, and for a time, he also made his living working
  security at a number of H-E-B stores; and
         WHEREAS, A man of deep faith, Mr. Thomas was actively
  involved in his church and various outreach ministries, and
  throughout his life, he volunteered on many occasions at food
  banks, senior centers, and nursing homes; he also belonged to
  various other clubs and organizations, including the NAACP and the
  Order of the Eastern Star; a member of the Democratic Party, he
  worked tirelessly as a campaign volunteer for President Barack
  Obama and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee; in addition, he made a
  difference in the lives of a number of young trainees at Gary Job
  Corps, and he formed several close friendships during his time
  there; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas was beloved by his family; he was the
  devoted "Pop" of DeAndre and Brittany Schuler, and he treasured his
  role as godfather to Dalethea and Robert Porchia, Robert Walker,
  and Bryce Allen; and
         WHEREAS, Robert Thomas possessed a generosity of spirit that
  expressed itself in myriad ways, and he will always be remembered
  with admiration and affection by all those who held him dear; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Robert Charles Thomas and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family
  and friends; 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 Robert
  Charles Thomas.
 
  White
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 133 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on October 18, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House