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