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

Texas Senate Resolution 73

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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-Introduced.html

	2025S0084-1 02/06/25

	By: West	S.R. No. 73



	SENATE RESOLUTION
	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.