By: Montford S.R. No. 231 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 O. O. Tekell 1-5 WHEREAS, The citizens of Tahoka, Texas, mourned the passing 1-6 of one of the community's most prominent residents, O. O. Tekell, 1-7 who died January 31, 1995, at the age of 81; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Tekell will be remembered with gratitude for 1-9 his dedication to his family and for his important contributions 1-10 to the life of the community; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Born in Hubbard, Texas, on January 14, 1914, 1-12 Mr. Tekell received his education in Hill County schools; he 1-13 married Geneva Catherine Richards on November 14, 1931, in 1-14 Norton, and the devoted couple provided a loving home for their 1-15 four children; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A gentleman of integrity who took care of the 1-17 land he loved, Mr. Tekell was a successful farmer who shared 1-18 his knowledge with his neighbors as a member of the Tahoka 1-19 Co-op Gin Board; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A member of the First Baptist Church, he was a 1-21 devout Christian who lived his faith in his daily life; and 1-22 WHEREAS, His wise counsel and sound judgment will be deeply 1-23 missed by his family and friends and all who had the privilege 2-1 of knowing him; 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 family of O. O. Tekell: his wife, Geneva; his sons, Wayne and 2-5 Gaylon; his daughters, Darlene Thorne and Elwanda Grogan; his 2-6 brothers, Allie Houston and Robert; his sisters, Birdie Goforth 2-7 and Edna Stewart; and his 10 grandchildren and 15 2-8 great-grandchildren; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-11 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 2-12 day, it do so in memory of O. O. Tekell. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on February 16, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate