In memory of George Sampson Nalle III.

89(R) SR 635 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 635

In Memory

of

George Sampson Nalle III

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and

commemorates the life of George Sampson Nalle III, a

distinguished Texas veteran, businessman, and preservationist,

who died on January 9, 2025, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, Born on September 13, 1945, in Baltimore, George

Nalle was raised in West Lake Hills near Austin; he graduated

from Saint Stephen's Episcopal School in 1963 and went on to earn

a bachelor's degree in business administration from The

University of Texas at Austin, where he participated in the

Reserve Officers' Training Corps; and

WHEREAS, Following his graduation, Mr. Nalle began serving

in the United States Army, and he completed officer training at

Fort Devens in Massachusetts before being stationed at Torii

Station in Okinawa, Japan; while he worked in military

intelligence supporting United States efforts during the Vietnam

War, he and his wife, Carole, embraced the culture and history of

Japan and formed many memories and personal interests that

remained lasting influences in both of their lives; and

WHEREAS, After concluding his military service having

earned the rank of first lieutenant, Mr. Nalle joined the family

business, Nalle Plastics; he later transitioned to a successful

career in commercial real estate, and he was instrumental in

developing the Treemont neighborhood in Austin; he took

particular pride in the creation of Heritage Square, a group of

eight historic homes from throughout the state that he relocated

and restored to serve as office spaces and for which he and Carole

received a Preservation Austin Award; and

WHEREAS, An accomplished history enthusiast, Mr. Nalle had

a special interest in Japanese art and was recognized throughout

the state as an expert on swords and samurai culture; his

dedication to historical preservation was also reflected in his

service on the boards of the Heritage Society of Austin, the

Austin History Center, and the Knights of the Symphony; and

WHEREAS, A longtime member of the Rotary Club of Austin,

Mr. Nalle especially valued his service on the scholarship

committee working with and awarding grants to promising young

students; he was a member of Saint David's Episcopal Church and

enjoyed the time he spent serving as an usher during Sunday

services; and

WHEREAS, George was a devoted husband to his cherished wife

of 56 years, the late Carole Gasaway Nalle, and he was a loving

father to their children, Brian Nalle and Karey Oddo; his four

grandchildren enriched his life immeasurably, and he leaves

behind countless memories that will be forever treasured by his

many loved ones and friends and 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 George Sampson Nalle III; 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 George Nalle.

Eckhardt

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate