HR1391 - In memory of Osmond Bernard Scott of Ganado.

      H.R. No. 1391       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to   a close with the passing of Osmond Bernard Scott of Ganado on   May 23, 2025, at the age of 51; and          WHEREAS, Born to J. C. and Lucy Oakmon Scott on November 24,   1973, Bernard Scott graduated from Ganado High School in 1993; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Scott demonstrated a lifelong dedication to   serving his fellow citizens; he was a veteran firefighter and EMT,   and he led the Ganado Volunteer Fire Department as fire chief; he   also worked for the Jackson County Emergency Services District   No. 3 and taught rescue and extrication at the Texas A&M   Engineering Extension Service Fire Training Academy, and he was   president of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association   of Texas Guadalupe District; in addition to his commitment to fire   service, he gave back to the wider community as a member of the   Jackson County Youth Fair board; moreover, he developed a wealth of   knowledge in various subjects through the years, and his expertise   in farming, animal husbandry, and equipment maintenance was highly   sought after; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Scott enjoyed the love and   support of his wife, Paula, and he took great pride in his children,   Damon, Eric, Caleb, Marcie, and Bethany, as well as his   grandchildren, Westin and Paisley; and          WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Bernard Scott   leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far   richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured   place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Osmond Bernard   Scott and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to   his wife, Paula Scott; to his children, Damon Scott, Eric Scott, and   Caleb, Marcie, and Bethany Gutierrez; to his grandchildren, Westin   and Paisley Scott; to his brothers, Jonathan Fowler and his wife,   Lauren, Zachary Oakmon and his wife, Pamela, and Eric Oakmon and his   wife, Patricia; to his stepfather, Jimmie Fowler; and to his many   other relatives and 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 Bernard   Scott.     Louderback     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1391 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House