By:  Gallego, Pete                                      H.R. No. 84
       73R2747 LBD-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, On October 12, 1992, Dr. Everett E. "Double E"
    1-2  Turner, respected professor and scholar from Alpine, died at the
    1-3  age of 77; though the loss of this distinguished individual was a
    1-4  sorrowful occasion, his many contributions to education are
    1-5  timeless legacies that will continue benefiting generations of
    1-6  students well into the future; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, Receiving his bachelor of science degree from Sam
    1-8  Houston State University in 1938, his master's degree from Sul Ross
    1-9  State University in 1948, and his doctorate from the University of
   1-10  Wyoming in 1960, Dr. Turner drew on his extensive educational
   1-11  background as he actively involved himself in the education of
   1-12  others; after teaching for a time at Sweetwater High School early
   1-13  in his career, Dr. Turner accepted a position at Alpine High
   1-14  School, where he taught vocational agriculture; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, In 1948, Dr. Turner became a member of the staff of
   1-16  Sul Ross State University, where, among his many accomplishments,
   1-17  he was instrumental in the formation of the National
   1-18  Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and was the sponsor of
   1-19  several rodeo teams that went on to win national titles in early
   1-20  NIRA competitions; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, After 10 years of diligent service at the
   1-22  university, Dr. Turner was appointed chairman of the Turner Range
   1-23  Animal Science Center, an institution named in his honor, and he
   1-24  continued to serve in this capacity until his retirement in 1976;
    2-1  and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Dr. Turner possessed a sincere devotion to the
    2-3  educational experience, and worked tirelessly to develop a thirst
    2-4  for knowledge within his students; he strived to introduce them to
    2-5  all aspects of a subject and sought to make the process of learning
    2-6  an exciting activity; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, This noble individual was a man of rare dedication
    2-8  and warmth who touched the lives of many people during his years on
    2-9  earth, and his memory will long endure in the hearts of all who
   2-10  were privileged to benefit from his instruction and wisdom; now,
   2-11  therefore, be it
   2-12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-13  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Everett E.
   2-14  "Double E" Turner and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
   2-15  his family:  to his wife, LaNelle Turner of Alpine; to his sons,
   2-16  Everett E. "Gene" Turner, Jr., of San Diego, William T.  "Bill"
   2-17  Headrick and Carey L. Headrick, both of Alpine; to his daughters,
   2-18  Judy Turner Sproul of Midland and Diana Headrick Taylor of Alpine;
   2-19  to his 14 grandchildren; to his great-grandchildren; and to the
   2-20  many other relatives and friends of this honorable gentleman; and,
   2-21  be it further
   2-22        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-23  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
   2-24  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr.
   2-25  Everett E. "Double E" Turner.