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By: Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 638
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with loving moments and meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of
Theodore Wallace, who passed away on February 9, 2005, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Born to the Reverend Edward Lee Wallace and Nobia
Ella Jordan Wallace on November 16, 1922, in Fort Worth, Mr.
Wallace graduated from I. M. Terrell High School before bravely serving with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War
II; following his return to civilian life, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics from Fisk University and the
University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, respectively; and
WHEREAS, This notable Texan began his career as a math teacher at Booker T. Washington High School, and he ably served the Dallas
Independent School District for many years as principal of T. C.
Haskell and J. N. Ervin schools, as well as with the alternative certification department; and
WHEREAS, Equally laudable were Mr. Wallace's contributions to his religious community; a charter member of the Faith Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, he served the congregation as an elder, treasurer, choir member and president, and Sunday school teacher; on the district level, he officiated as the stated clerk and
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H.R. No. 638 treasurer of the Brazos River Presbytery, and nationally, he lent his time and talents as a member of the General Assembly Executive
Committee, the United Board of Christian Education, the Judiciary
Committee, and the Joint Committee on Theology & Social Concerns of the Cumberland Presbyterian Churches; and
WHEREAS, A lifetime member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
Inc., and a 50-year member of the Fisk University Alumnae
Association, Mr. Wallace received the Silver Beaver award for his years of service to scouting; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Theodore Wallace will remember his unwavering love of family and community, and although he will be greatly missed, his legacy will live on in the hearts of those whose lives he so richly blessed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby pay special tribute to the life of Theodore
Wallace and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Carey Wallace; to his children, Theodore, Joy, and
Phyllis and her husband, Richard Dunn; to his grandchildren,
Freddrick Marc, Christopher Theodore, and Meredith Camille and their spouses; and to all who mourn the passing of this beloved man; 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 Theodore Wallace.
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