SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 686
	In Memory
	of
	Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr., who died
	November 22, 2010; and
	WHEREAS, Homer O'Fallin was born June 11, 1934, in Concord;
	he was an exemplary citizen who was admired in his community for
	his many achievements; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. O'Fallin served for more than 50 years with
	the Sheldon Community Fire Department, beginning when it was
	known as the Beaumont Road Volunteer Fire Department; he was
	president of its board from 1996 to 2009 and was a member of the
	Harris County Firefighters Association; and
	WHEREAS, He participated in Freemasonry for more than half
	a century and was a member of First Baptist Church of North
	Channel; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
	gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
	counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
	forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.: his wife, Mary Margarett
	Smart O'Fallin; his children, Homer L. O'Fallin III,
	LyMonyannette Schwartz and her husband, Robert, Karen Kay
	Elliott, Charity Noel Nicholas and her husband, Matthew, and
	Timothy Rhyan O'Fallin and his wife, Anna; his brother, Gene
	Gregory; and his nine grandchildren; 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
	Homer Leon O'Fallin, Jr.
	Whitmire
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 4, 2011, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate