By: Montford S.R. No. 17 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Harmon T. Copeland 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-6 citizens of Plainview in mourning the loss of Harmon T. Copeland 1-7 who died December 31, 1994, at the age of 90; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born April 8, 1904, in Montague County, 1-9 Harmon Copeland married Gladys Hagler on March 19, 1933; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Copeland was dedicated to his work as a 1-11 schoolteacher, coach, and superintendent until his retirement; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, he also served 1-13 as a director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation 1-14 Service and of the Soil Conservation District; he was on the board 1-15 of directors of the Tulia Feed Lot and Tulia Independent School 1-16 District; and 1-17 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Harmon Copeland was 1-18 respected in the community for his many accomplishments; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 1-20 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 1-21 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Harmon Copeland was a devoted husband, father, and 1-23 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-1 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-4 bereaved family of Harmon T. Copeland: his wife, Gladys Copeland; 2-5 his son, Tom Copeland; his daughters, Shirley Hodges, Lanelle Dovel, 2-6 Karen Kennedy, and Martha Gowen; his sister, Georgia Pigg; and his 2-7 19 grandchildren and 28 great-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 2-11 day, it do so in memory of Harmon Copeland. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on January 16, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate