SR73 - In memory of Odel Crawford.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 73       In Memory   of   Odel Crawford            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and   commemorates the life of Odel Crawford, who died   January 15, 2025, at the age of 72; and          WHEREAS, Odel was born April 23, 1952, in Brownwood, and he   graduated from Brownwood High School in 1970; he went on to earn a   bachelor's degree in business administration and management from   Abilene Christian University; and          WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Mr. Crawford dedicated   more than 25 years of service to the Texas Workforce Commission; he   held esteemed management and supervisory positions that allowed   him to make significant contributions to the economic development   of Odessa and the Permian Basin region; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Crawford was actively involved in numerous   community organizations, including the Black Chamber of Commerce   of the Permian Basin, the West Texas Adult Literacy Council,   Odessa Boys and Girls Club, and the Odessa Chamber of Commerce,   and his remarkable service and dedication to the community were   recognized with many prestigious awards; and          WHEREAS, Odel was noted for his deep commitment to his   faith and for his love of singing, cooking, traveling, and   mentoring future generations; he was a source of inspiration to   those around him through his unwavering strength, his passion for   helping others, and his remarkable ability to build and connect   communities, and his memory will long be cherished 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 Odel Crawford; 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 Odel Crawford.     West                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 12, 2025,     by a rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate