Bill Text: TX HR795 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Steven Patrick Truitt of Fort Worth.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-22 - Reported enrolled [HR795 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR795-Introduced.html

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86R17274 CW-D
By: Geren H.R. No. 795

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The passing of Steven Patrick Truitt on September
21, 2018, at the age of 62, has brought a great loss to the family
and many friends of this esteemed Fort Worth resident; and
WHEREAS, Born in Midland on June 7, 1956, Steve Truitt was the
son of Robert and Dorothy Truitt, and he grew up with three older
siblings, Robert, Brent, and Cynthia; after graduating from Nolan
Catholic High School in Fort Worth, he received a bachelor's degree
in technical theater/theater design and technology from
Southwestern University in 1980; he married Deborah Barr in 1983,
and they went on to share a rewarding union that spanned three and a
half decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Truitt began his distinguished 37-year career
in technical theater in Austin, where he was employed as a stagehand
at The University of Texas Performing Arts Center before going on to
serve as master electrician at the Paramount Theatre; in 1997, he
was named the technical director of Bass Performance Hall in Fort
Worth, a position he held until his death; highly revered for his
skills in lighting design, he worked with a number of well-known
performers over the years, and he used his talents to benefit many
dance companies in Austin, Fort Worth, and Dallas; moreover, he
belonged to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Employees; and
WHEREAS, A descendant of the "Old Three Hundred" in Stephen
F. Austin's first colony, Mr. Truitt was passionate about Texas
history, and his myriad other interests included photography,
studying comedy, building and playing guitars, and operating his
ham radio; he also delighted in spending time at the family ranch
near Stephenville; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm and generous nature, Steve
Truitt brightened the world for all who knew him, and he will
forever be remembered with great affection and admiration; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Steven Patrick Truitt
and extend sincere condolences to his 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 Steven
Patrick Truitt.