By: Wentworth S.R. No. 622
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 The Honorable Ovie Clark Fisher
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens
1-6 across the nation in mourning the loss of one of the state's most
1-7 esteemed public servants, the Honorable Ovie Clark Fisher, who died
1-8 on December 9, 1994, at the age of 91; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Throughout his notable career that spanned four
1-10 decades, O. C. Fisher was recognized as a gentleman who remained
1-11 true to his devotion to his country and to the people he so
1-12 gallantly served; and
1-13 WHEREAS, Born in Kimble County on November 22, 1903,
1-14 Mr. Fisher spent his early years on a sheep and cattle ranch; he
1-15 graduated from Junction High School and continued his education
1-16 at The University of Texas before entering Baylor Law School,
1-17 where he earned his law degree in 1929; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Elected to the Texas House of Representatives from
1-19 District 91 in 1935, Mr. Fisher served one term before returning
1-20 to San Angelo where he was elected district attorney for that
1-21 district; and
1-22 WHEREAS, A lifelong Democrat, Mr. Fisher was elected to the
1-23 United States House of Representatives in 1942 and remained for
2-1 16 terms until he decided not to run for reelection in 1974; his
2-2 immense popularity with the people of his district is a tribute
2-3 to his dedication and loyalty to his constituents; and
2-4 WHEREAS, During his tenure as a United States Congressman,
2-5 "Mr. Conservation" worked tirelessly to bring about needed
2-6 improvements for his home district and was successful in gaining
2-7 approval for the construction of several West Texas reservoirs and
2-8 other flood-control projects; he was also responsible for retaining
2-9 and expanding the United States Air Force bases in Del Rio and
2-10 San Angelo; and
2-11 WHEREAS, A staunch conservative, he was a major supporter of
2-12 national defense measures; he was appointed to the House Armed
2-13 Services Committee in 1946 and chaired the subcommittee on reserves,
2-14 the National Guard, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps; he was
2-15 also a member of the special subcommittee on intelligence; and
2-16 WHEREAS, The death of such a fine citizen is felt not only by
2-17 his family and friends but also by the people who benefitted from
2-18 his leadership and notable accomplishments; his contributions to
2-19 his beloved state will continue to be felt in the days and years
2-20 to come; now, therefore, be it
2-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-22 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of
2-23 the Honorable Ovie Clark Fisher: his daughter, Rhoda Fisher Grimes;
2-24 his grandchildren, Steve Grimes, Randy Grimes, Cynthia Warren, and
2-25 Janet Hoffman; and his 10 great-grandchildren; and, be it further
3-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
3-2 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
3-3 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
3-4 in memory of Representative Ovie Clark Fisher.
3-5 ______________________________________
3-6 President of the Senate
3-7 I hereby certify that the above
3-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-9 on April 4, 1995, by a rising vote.
3-10 ______________________________________
3-11 Secretary of the Senate
3-12 ______________________________________
3-13 Member, Texas Senate