88R8686 CW-D
 
  By: Sherman, Sr. H.R. No. 64
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
  a close with the passing of Carl Martin Holmes of Duncanville on
  January 2, 2023, at the age of 89; and
         WHEREAS, The son of George and Minnie Holmes, Carl Holmes was
  born in Meherrin, Virginia, on September 27, 1933; he graduated
  from Lunenburg High School and Virginia Union University; and
         WHEREAS, In 1954, Mr. Holmes embarked on a distinguished
  24-year career with the U.S. Army; he completed two tours in the
  Vietnam War, fighting with the 4th Infantry Division and the 1st
  Signal Brigade; a graduate of the Sergeants Major Academy at Fort
  Bliss, he rose to the rank of command sergeant major, serving at
  military installations across the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia;
  ultimately, he was assigned to Fort Gordon, Georgia, as battalion
  sergeant major, brigade sergeant major, and acting post sergeant
  major; his awards included two Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious
  Service Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry; and
         WHEREAS, Following his military retirement in 1978,
  Mr. Holmes moved to Houston, where he joined the city's Department
  of Aviation; initially serving as general manager of William P.
  Hobby Airport, he was subsequently promoted to deputy director of
  the Houston Airport System and oversaw operations for the George
  Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby, and Ellington Airports; he
  retired in 2002; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Holmes shared 65 years with his beloved wife,
  Ellen, and he took great pride in their children, Carl and Melissa,
  and their grandchildren and great-grandchildren; in his leisure
  time, he enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and boating; he attended
  the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in DeSoto, and he supported many
  charities, including Disabled American Veterans; and
         WHEREAS, While the death of Carl Martin Holmes brings great
  sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that
  will long be treasured by those who held him dear; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Carl Martin Holmes
  and extend deepest 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 Carl
  Holmes.