Bill Text: TX SR73 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 73

Bill Title: In memory of Odel Crawford.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2025-02-12 - Reported enrolled [SR73 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-SR73-Enrolled.html


	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