By:  Montford                                          S.R. No. 498
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                           Robert Lee Hagler
    1-5        WHEREAS, The citizens of Slaton mourned the passing of one
    1-6  of the city's well-known residents, Robert Lee Hagler, who died
    1-7  March 4, 1995, at the age of 78; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Mr. Hagler was a man of integrity and dedication
    1-9  who earned the respect of those who were associated with him; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, A native of the city, Mr. Hagler was born on
   1-11  March 1, 1917, and received his education at schools in Hackberry
   1-12  and Slaton; Robert married Opal LaVerne Bradshaw on October 14, 1939,
   1-13  and the devoted couple became loving parents to their children; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Mr. Hagler was a successful farmer in the Gordon
   1-15  Community before his retirement in 1980 when he returned to Slaton;
   1-16  and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A dedicated Christian who lived his faith in his
   1-18  daily life, Robert Hagler was a member of the Slaton Church of
   1-19  Christ; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, His wise counsel and sound judgment will be deeply
   1-21  missed and remembered with gratitude by his family and all those
   1-22  who knew him and valued his friendship; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-1  74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family
    2-2  of Robert Lee Hagler:  his wife, Opal; his daughters, Wanda Clary
    2-3  and Jean Gilliam; his sister, Velma Hagler; and his five
    2-4  grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and, be it further
    2-5        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
    2-6  members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
    2-7  the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
    2-8  do so in memory of Robert Lee Hagler.
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   2-10                                      President of the Senate
   2-11                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-12                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-13                               on March 21, 1995, by a rising vote.
   2-14                               ______________________________________
   2-15                                      Secretary of the Senate
   2-16                               ______________________________________
   2-17                                        Member, Texas Senate