H.R. No. 226 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of William Peacock, Jr., on January 26, 1-2 1993, was a sorrowful occasion for the family and friends of this 1-3 successful businessman and outstanding community leader; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Coldspring on September 28, 1925, 1-5 Mr. Peacock spent his boyhood days working and playing beneath the 1-6 shadows of the enchanting East Texas pines; his parents, William 1-7 and Faye Peacock, instilled in him a love for this land, creating 1-8 an attachment to it that, years later, would beckon his permanent 1-9 return; and 1-10 WHEREAS, After attending Texas A&M University and the 1-11 University of Houston, Mr. Peacock loyally served in the U.S. 1-12 Army's 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Division, in the South Pacific 1-13 during World War II, gaining valuable experience that ultimately 1-14 would contribute to the highly regarded leadership skills requisite 1-15 for his future success in both professional and civic 1-16 organizations; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In 1957, while employed as a Harris County deputy 1-18 sheriff, Mr. Peacock married the charming Peggy Anne Carswell; 1-19 their shared love and mutual support were key ingredients for 1-20 happiness and contentment throughout their life together; and 1-21 WHEREAS, On leaving the Harris County Sheriff's office, he 1-22 joined the Houston Export Crating Company, enjoying a long and 1-23 rewarding association with the firm and serving as president of the 1-24 company from 1961 until 1979, when he retired to his peaceful 2-1 childhood home in San Jacinto County; and 2-2 WHEREAS, In addition to his successful business associations, 2-3 Mr. Peacock was selflessly devoted to numerous community 2-4 organizations throughout his lifetime; he was actively involved in 2-5 Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 2-6 Aggie Boosters, the Reagan Lodge of the Free Masons, the Arabia 2-7 Temple of the Scottish Rite, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 2-8 Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Houston Consular Ball, the 2-9 Rotary Club of Houston, the "C" Club, the Wednesday Morning 2-10 Breakfast Club, the Texas Society for the Prevention of Blindness, 2-11 the Texas Department of Corrections Early Release Program, the 2-12 Coldspring Historical Society, the Pumpkin/Evergreen Volunteer Fire 2-13 Department, the San Jacinto County Sheriff's Department, and the 2-14 San Jacinto County Lions Club; and 2-15 WHEREAS, William Peacock, Jr., gave tirelessly of his time 2-16 and talent to the betterment of his community; though the 2-17 satisfaction of his fellowship will be greatly missed, the many 2-18 pleasant memories he leaves behind in the hearts of his loved ones 2-19 will comfort and inspire them as they fondly recall his vigorous 2-20 spirit and zest for life; now, therefore, be it 2-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-22 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Peacock, Jr., 2-23 and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his 2-24 sons, William Peacock III of Austin and Thomas Carswell Peacock of 2-25 Houston; to his daughter-in-law, Sandra Grilliot Peacock; to Louis 2-26 A. Battaglia; and to the many other relatives and friends of this 2-27 honorable gentleman; and, be it further 3-1 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 3-2 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 3-3 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of William 3-4 Peacock, Jr. 3-5 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of William 3-6 Peacock, Jr. 3-7 Eckels 3-8 H.R. No. 226 3-9 _______________________________ 3-10 Speaker of the House 3-11 I certify that H.R. No. 226 was unanimously adopted by a 3-12 rising vote of the House on March 11, 1993. 3-13 _______________________________ 3-14 Chief Clerk of the House