In memory of Mack Carl Easley Sr.

89(R) SR 667 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 667

In Memory

of

Mack Easley Sr.

WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed Vietnam War veteran drew

to a close with the passing of Mack Carl Easley Sr. of Texarkana

on March 2, 2025, at the age of 75; and

WHEREAS, Mack Easley was born on September 23, 1949, to

Winston and Thelma Easley, and he grew up in New Boston with the

companionship of a sister, Shirley; and

WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Easley

served with the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam; in

November 1968, he and his fellow soldiers were defending Army

Fire Support Base Rita near the Cambodia border when they came

under surprise attack by North Vietnamese troops; demonstrating

tremendous courage in the fierce battle that followed, he helped

the American forces defeat the enemy and was subsequently awarded

the Bronze Star and Silver Star Medals as well as two Purple

Hearts for being wounded in combat; after ending his 12-year

military tenure as a physician assistant, he worked until

retirement as a health administrator for the Federal Bureau of

Prisons; he went on to volunteer at the National Park Service

Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Easley enjoyed the love

and support of his wife, Bonnie; he was the devoted father of four

children, Rhonda, Melissa, Kathryn, and Mack, and he cherished

time spent with his five grandchildren; his interests included

traveling, photography, and exploring the outdoors; and

WHEREAS, While the death of Mack Easley brings great

sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy of

valor and service that will long be treasured by all those who

held him dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mack Carl Easley

Sr. and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his

family: to his wife, Bonnie Easley; to his children, Rhonda

Eernisse, Melissa Latham, Kathryn Omerso, and Mack Easley Jr.; to

his former spouse, Nancy Easley; to his grandchildren, Haiden

Latham, Rhyan Latham, Harrison Easley, Silas Omerso, and Darcy

Omerso; and to his 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 Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Mack Easley.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate