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