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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Alfred G. Mello Jr. of Dallas on November 19, 2023, at |
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the age of 85; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Billerica, Massachusetts, on July 17, 1938, |
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Al Mello was the son of Alfred and Mary Neville Mello; during his |
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childhood, his father's career in the military took the family to |
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California and Texas and eventually to North Little Rock, Arkansas, |
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where he graduated from high school in 1956; he subsequently |
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studied engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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before earning bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial |
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engineering from Southern Methodist University; and |
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WHEREAS, After working for Texas Instruments for many years, |
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Mr. Mello struck out on his own and established The Mello Company; |
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he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence as both an |
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engineer and entrepreneur, and he relished the challenges involved |
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in running a small manufacturing business; outside of his |
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professional and business interests, he was an active member of |
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Christ Renews His Parish and the senior men's ministry at St. Rita |
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Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 |
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years; he also found time to prepare and deliver food for the people |
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staying at the Austin Street Center shelter in Dallas, and he |
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enjoyed bonding with the residents and listening to their stories |
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whenever he visited; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Mello was blessed with the |
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love and support of his wife of 24 years, Luanne Mello, his son, |
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Chip, and his grandsons, Mitchell and Sean; he was a pillar of |
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strength to his family, and he set an inspiring example for others |
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through his wisdom, integrity, and kindness; and |
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WHEREAS, Although his passing brings great sadness to his |
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loved ones, Al Mello leaves behind a legacy that will long be |
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treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Alfred G. Mello Jr. |
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and extend sincere sympathy to his family and many friends; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Al Mello. |