In memory of Osmond Bernard Scott of Ganado.

89(R) HR 1391 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House