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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their |
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memories of George L. Cullum III, who passed away on December 8, |
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2024, at the age of 68; and |
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WHEREAS, George Cullum was born on April 9, 1956, to |
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Janice S. Watson and George L. Cullum Jr., and he enjoyed the |
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companionship of two younger siblings, Jean Ann and Troy; he was |
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raised as a member of the Church of Christ, where he was baptized as |
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a teenager; and |
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WHEREAS, After high school, Mr. Cullum pursued a career in |
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the funeral industry and graduated from mortuary school at the top |
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of his class; he served as a funeral director for more than |
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25 years, during which time he offered comfort and support to |
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hundreds of grieving families; and |
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WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan was likewise well-respected for |
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his work as a certified firearms instructor and as a Dallas County |
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reserve sheriff's deputy; he was a skilled marksman, and he was |
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sought after by many for his knowledge of firearms and gun safety; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cullum enjoyed the love |
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and support of his life partner of 24 years, Mary Beth Ashburn; the |
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couple shared a deep appreciation for country music and music |
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halls; Mr. Cullum was further blessed with two children, Kristin |
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and Clinton, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins and a |
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multitude of friends; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his good humor and cowboy charm, George |
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Cullum is deeply missed, and those who were privileged to know him |
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will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George L. Cullum III |
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and extend sincere sympathy to his family and friends; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George L. |
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Cullum III. |