Bill Text: TX HR2171 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Eddie Baker Freeman Jr. of Grand Prairie.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-30 - Reported enrolled [HR2171 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR2171-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2171

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Eddie Baker Freeman Jr.
of Grand Prairie were deeply saddened by his death on May 17, 2023,
at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, A native of Austin, Mr. Freeman was born to Nettie
and Eddie Freeman Sr. on December 3, 1955, and he grew up with the
companionship of two siblings, Nae and Kenneth; he graduated from
Reagan High School in 1974 and went on to study at The University of
Texas at Austin, where he joined the Eta Theta Chapter of Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity, Inc.; he later earned bachelor's and master's
degrees in finance from Dallas Baptist University; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his life, Mr. Freeman
distinguished himself as a respected professional in a number of
different fields, including banking, financial management, and
higher education; he joined the Staubach Company as a controller in
1990, and he eventually served as the vice president of finance and
the vice president of diversity; he subsequently embarked on a
career with The University of Texas at Arlington in 2008, and over
the course of his 14-year tenure there, he served in the role of
executive director for diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Freeman gave generously of his time and talents
to numerous civic and professional organizations, such as the
Omicron Gamma Gamma graduate chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Presbyterian
Healthcare Foundation, the Higher Education Recruitment
Consortium, the Grand Prairie Sports Corporation, and See It
Through Charities; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Freeman enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Zelda, with whom he shared a fulfilling
marriage that spanned more than four decades, and he took great
pride in their children, Kathryn, Eddie, and Candace; a man of deep
faith, he was a longtime congregant of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship,
where he served as an elder and participated in the Christian
education ministry; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Freeman lived a life that was rich in personal
and professional achievements, and he will forever be remembered
with admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eddie Baker Freeman
Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to all those who mourn his
passing; 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 Eddie
Freeman.
Turner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2171 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House