HR533 - In memory of Alfred G. Mello Jr. of Dallas.

      H.R. No. 533       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the   passing of Alfred G. Mello Jr. of Dallas on November 19, 2023, at   the age of 85; and          WHEREAS, Born in Billerica, Massachusetts, on July 17, 1938,   Al Mello was the son of Alfred and Mary Neville Mello; during his   childhood, his father's career in the military took the family to   California and Texas and eventually to North Little Rock, Arkansas,   where he graduated from high school in 1956; he subsequently   studied engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology   before earning bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial   engineering from Southern Methodist University; and          WHEREAS, After working for Texas Instruments for many years,   Mr. Mello struck out on his own and established The Mello Company;   he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence as both an   engineer and entrepreneur, and he relished the challenges involved   in running a small manufacturing business; outside of his   professional and business interests, he was an active member of   Christ Renews His Parish and the senior men's ministry at St. Rita   Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60   years; he also found time to prepare and deliver food for the people   staying at the Austin Street Center shelter in Dallas, and he   enjoyed bonding with the residents and listening to their stories   whenever he visited; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mello was blessed with the   love and support of his wife of 24 years, Luanne Mello, his son,   Chip, and his grandsons, Mitchell and Sean; he was a pillar of   strength to his family, and he set an inspiring example for others   through his wisdom, integrity, and kindness; and          WHEREAS, Although his passing brings great sadness to his   loved ones, Al Mello leaves behind a legacy that will long be   treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alfred G. Mello Jr.   and extend sincere sympathy to his family and many friends; and, be   it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Al Mello.     Meyer     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 533 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House