H.R. No. 1211



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS,  The family and friends of former El Paso mayor 
Thomas D. Westfall were deeply saddened by his passing on March 8, 
2005, at the age of 77; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure as mayor from 1979 to 1981, Mr. 
Westfall became known for his honest and direct manner and his 
genuine dedication to the betterment of the community; he brought 
to his office a wealth of experience, having served in the Marines 
during World War II, earned a law degree from the University of 
Illinois, and spent a career working for the federal government; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Westfall was employed for 26 years as a special 
agent and executive for the FBI, and following his retirement from 
the bureau in 1970, he moved to El Paso, where he became involved in 
politics; and
	WHEREAS, A valued contributor to civic life, this dedicated 
public servant was active in numerous organizations during his time 
in Texas, including the El Paso County Historical Society, the El 
Paso Archaeological Society, the El Paso Museum of Art, and the 
Downtown Rotary Club of El Paso, and he also played a key role in the 
founding of the El Paso Archaeological Museum; and
	WHEREAS, Although Tom Westfall will long be missed, his 
achievements in the public sector will continue to resonate through 
the years, for he made a host of positive contributions to the 
greater community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Thomas D. Westfall and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 
Margie Westfall; to his daughter, Rebecca Dale Westfall; to his 
grandchildren; and to his other family members and friends; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Thomas 
D. Westfall.

                                                                          Chavez


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1211 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 29, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House