By: Montford S.R. No. 517 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Harold R. Hamm 1-5 WHEREAS, The death of Harold R. Hamm of South Plains, Texas, 1-6 on March 6, 1993, at the age of 79, was greatly mourned by the 1-7 residents of the area; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A respected member of his community, Mr. Hamm will 1-9 be remembered for his devotion to his family, his friends, and his 1-10 church; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A native of Paris, Arkansas, Mr. Hamm was born on 1-12 October 27, 1913, and married Mildred Teeple on July 3, 1932, in 1-13 Clovis, New Mexico; the devoted couple provided a loving home for 1-14 their four daughters; and 1-15 WHEREAS, During World War II Harold Hamm served his country 1-16 with valor in the United States Army; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Hamm was an industrious and successful farmer 1-18 who also managed Merriman's Fine Foods grocery in Amarillo for 1-19 several years; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The esteemed gentleman was a devout Christian who 1-21 practiced his faith in his daily life and was an active member of 1-22 South Plains Baptist Church; and 1-23 WHEREAS, He leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment 2-1 that will remain cherished by those who lived and worked with him; 2-2 now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-5 members of Harold R. Hamm: his wife, Mildred; his daughters, 2-6 Annelda Staples, Haroldene Aufdemorte, Jeaneva Huff, and 2-7 Arlaine Berkes; and his eight grandchildren; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-9 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-10 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-11 it do so in memory of Harold R. Hamm. 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the 2-15 above Resolution was adopted by 2-16 the Senate on March 30, 1993, 2-17 by a rising vote. 2-18 _____________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 _____________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate