SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 635

In Memory

of

George Sampson Nalle III

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of George Sampson Nalle III, a distinguished Texas veteran, businessman, and preservationist, who died on January 9, 2025, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, Born on September 13, 1945, in Baltimore, George Nalle was raised in West Lake Hills near Austin; he graduated from Saint Stephen's Episcopal School in 1963 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business administration from The University of Texas at Austin, where he participated in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps; and

WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Nalle began serving in the United States Army, and he completed officer training at Fort Devens in Massachusetts before being stationed at Torii Station in Okinawa, Japan; while he worked in military intelligence supporting United States efforts during the Vietnam War, he and his wife, Carole, embraced the culture and history of Japan and formed many memories and personal interests that remained lasting influences in both of their lives; and

WHEREAS, After concluding his military service having earned the rank of first lieutenant, Mr. Nalle joined the family business, Nalle Plastics; he later transitioned to a successful career in commercial real estate, and he was instrumental in developing the Treemont neighborhood in Austin; he took particular pride in the creation of Heritage Square, a group of eight historic homes from throughout the state that he relocated and restored to serve as office spaces and for which he and Carole received a Preservation Austin Award; and

WHEREAS, An accomplished history enthusiast, Mr. Nalle had a special interest in Japanese art and was recognized throughout the state as an expert on swords and samurai culture; his dedication to historical preservation was also reflected in his service on the boards of the Heritage Society of Austin, the Austin History Center, and the Knights of the Symphony; and

WHEREAS, A longtime member of the Rotary Club of Austin, Mr. Nalle especially valued his service on the scholarship committee working with and awarding grants to promising young students; he was a member of Saint David's Episcopal Church and enjoyed the time he spent serving as an usher during Sunday services; and

WHEREAS, George was a devoted husband to his cherished wife of 56 years, the late Carole Gasaway Nalle, and he was a loving father to their children, Brian Nalle and Karey Oddo; his four grandchildren enriched his life immeasurably, and he leaves behind countless memories that will be forever treasured by his many loved ones and friends and by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of George Sampson Nalle III; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of George Nalle.

Eckhardt

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate