By: Barrientos S.R. No. 554
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Harriet Olsen Nagel
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Austin in mourning the untimely loss of Harriet Olsen Nagel
1-7 who died March 15, 1995, at the age of 56; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born May 6, 1938, in Austin, Harriet Olsen graduated
1-9 from The University of Texas in 1960 with a degree in journalism;
1-10 she married LeRoy F. "Ted" Nagel and then joined Trunkline Gas
1-11 Company in Houston where she worked as a magazine editor; and
1-12 WHEREAS, After returning to Austin in 1967, Harriet Nagel
1-13 began her remarkable career as a volunteer for Laguna Gloria Art
1-14 Museum and for a number of other organizations; and
1-15 WHEREAS, She was dedicated to her work for Laguna Gloria Art
1-16 Museum and served on its Board of Trustees for 18 years; for her
1-17 exceptional work, she was honored with the Clara Driscoll Award
1-18 in 1988; she served as Fiesta Chairman in 1975 and dedicated
1-19 countless hours to the Women's Art Guild over a period of 28 years;
1-20 the main gallery in the Austin Museum of Art at Laguna Gloria will
1-21 be dedicated in her honor; and
1-22 WHEREAS, A woman of many talents and interests, she produced
1-23 newsletters for her children's school organizations and chaired
2-1 numerous fundraisers; she was a member of the Settlement Club and
2-2 was a volunteer for the Colony Creek Cottage; she was active with
2-3 the Scholarship and Parade Committees for the Austin-Travis County
2-4 Livestock Show; and
2-5 WHEREAS, She gave generously of her time to the Alpha Gamma
2-6 Delta Sorority, serving several times as Alumnae President and
2-7 working for eight years as President of the House Association;
2-8 she represented the sorority with the Austin Alumnae Panhellenic
2-9 from 1976 to 1992 and received the Arc with Diamonds and Pearls,
2-10 one of the highest service awards given to alumnae; and
2-11 WHEREAS, An exemplary lady and outstanding community leader,
2-12 Harriet Nagel touched the lives of many and was respected for
2-13 her exceptional accomplishments; and
2-14 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, uncommon energy, compassion,
2-15 and generosity, she gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her
2-16 wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those
2-17 who knew her; and
2-18 WHEREAS, Harriet Nagel lived her life to the fullest and was
2-19 a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who leaves behind memories
2-20 that will be treasured forever by her family and many friends;
2-21 now, therefore, be it
2-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-23 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
2-24 family of Harriet Olsen Nagel: her husband, LeRoy F. "Ted" Nagel;
2-25 her son, L. Fred Nagel III; her daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer
3-1 and Robert Berry, Elizabeth and K. D. Schwartz, and Laurie Nagel;
3-2 her parents, Homer and Florence Olsen; her sister, Marilyn O. Potvin;
3-3 her brother, Lawrence Olsen; and her two grandchildren, Emma and
3-4 Colin Berry; and, be it further
3-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
3-6 members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from
3-7 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it
3-8 do so in memory of Harriet Nagel.
3-9 ______________________________________
3-10 President of the Senate
3-11 I hereby certify that the above
3-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-13 on March 27, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-14 ______________________________________
3-15 Secretary of the Senate
3-16 ______________________________________
3-17 Member, Texas Senate