By: Montford S.R. No. 341
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 John Conrad Dunagan
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Monahans in mourning the loss of John Conrad Dunagan who died
1-7 February 10, 1995, at the age of 80; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born December 31, 1914, in Midland, John Dunagan
1-9 graduated from Midland High School in 1931 and attended
1-10 The University of Texas at Austin; he married Kathlyn Cosper and
1-11 moved to Monahans in 1933; and
1-12 WHEREAS, A leading West Texas businessman and philanthropist,
1-13 John Dunagan served for half a century with one of the state's most
1-14 prominent bottling companies, Monahans Coca-Cola Bottling Company,
1-15 later known as Permian Coca-Cola Bottling Company; and
1-16 WHEREAS, From 1933 to 1983, he served the company as a
1-17 manager, partner, and president and was held in high esteem by his
1-18 colleagues in the bottling industry on both the state and national
1-19 levels; and
1-20 WHEREAS, A man of remarkable talent and versatility,
1-21 Mr. Dunagan helped organize the First State Bank in Monahans and
1-22 became its chairman of the board; he also was a cofounder of Kermit
1-23 State Bank and remained active with both banks until his death; his
2-1 other businesses included Midessa TV, Incorporated, Texas Savings
2-2 and Loan, and Southwest Canners of Portales, New Mexico; and
2-3 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman,
2-4 John Dunagan was respected for his exceptional perseverance and
2-5 for his tremendous accomplishments; and
2-6 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, Mr. Dunagan served on
2-7 the Monahans City Council and was instrumental in the creation of
2-8 the Monahans Sandhills State Park; he was a charter member of the
2-9 Monahans Rotary Club and served on the board of the Historical
2-10 Association of Ward County; and
2-11 WHEREAS, He was an ardent supporter of education and was
2-12 appointed by President Eisenhower to serve on the President's
2-13 Council on Education; he played a major role in the formation of
2-14 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and was honored with
2-15 its Distinguished Patron Award in 1991; and
2-16 WHEREAS, He was the founder of the Permian Honor
2-17 Scholarship Foundation which has awarded over 1,700 scholarships
2-18 to area students, and he was a member of the Executive Committee
2-19 of The University of Texas Systems Chancellors Council; and
2-20 WHEREAS, In recognition of his longtime philanthropic
2-21 activities, he was presented the Founder Spirit Award by the
2-22 Southwest Conference of Foundations and was selected to receive
2-23 the 1994 Community Statesman Award for philanthropy by the
2-24 Heritage of Odessa Foundation; and
2-25 WHEREAS, An avid historian, he wrote extensively on local
3-1 and business history and was a member of the West Texas Historical
3-2 Association, the Permian Historical Society, and the Texas State
3-3 Historical Association; and
3-4 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, compassion, enthusiasm, and
3-5 generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his
3-6 wisdom, warmth, and invaluable leadership will not be forgotten
3-7 by those who knew him; and
3-8 WHEREAS, John Dunagan was a devoted husband, father, and
3-9 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
3-10 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
3-11 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
3-12 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
3-13 family of John Dunagan: his wife, Kathlyn Dunagan; his children,
3-14 Deanna, John Charles, Kathleen, and William Claiborne Dunagan and
3-15 Carol Dunagan Husbands; his mother, Ada Dunagan; and his 10
3-16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and, be it further
3-17 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
3-18 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
3-19 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
3-20 in memory of John Conrad Dunagan.
3-21 ______________________________________
3-22 President of the Senate
3-23 I hereby certify that the above
3-24 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-25 on March 1, 1995, by a rising vote.
4-1 ______________________________________
4-2 Secretary of the Senate
4-3 ______________________________________
4-4 Member, Texas Senate