By: Armbrister S.R. No. 155 1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Harry Lee Hafernick 1-6 WHEREAS, The citizens of Jackson County mourned the passing 1-7 of one of the area's most esteemed residents, Harry Lee Hafernick, 1-8 who died on October 12, 1996, at the age of 76; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Throughout his long and productive life, 1-10 Mr. Hafernick made valuable contributions to his community through 1-11 his civic involvement and his conservation farming practices; and 1-12 WHEREAS, He was born on September 15, 1920, and spent his 1-13 childhood on a farm near El Campo, where he developed a deep 1-14 interest in agriculture; he graduated from El Campo High School 1-15 in 1938 and attended The University of Texas at Austin on a track 1-16 scholarship; during World War II he served his country for four 1-17 years as a lieutenant in the United States Navy; and 1-18 WHEREAS, After returning to civilian life, Harry Hafernick 1-19 taught school for two years and then became a full-time rice 1-20 farmer; he had been a resident of Jackson County since 1954 and, 1-21 through the years, devoted his time and energies to various civic 1-22 organizations; he was a member and past president of the Jackson 1-23 Chamber of Commerce, the Edna Independent School Board, the Gulf 2-1 Coast Association of Soil and Water Conservation, and the 2-2 Lavaca-Navidad River Authority; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Recognized by the citizens of Jackson County 2-4 for his notable contributions to his profession and his county, 2-5 Mr. Hafernick was named Man of the Year in 1967; he was also honored 2-6 in 1971 when he was chosen the outstanding conservation farmer of 2-7 Texas; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Hafernick was 2-9 married to Mildred Meek Hafernick, and the couple provided a 2-10 nurturing home life for their three children, Edie, Ann, and Lee; 2-11 and 2-12 WHEREAS, Living his faith in his daily life, the devout 2-13 Christian gentleman served on the board of directors of 2-14 First United Methodist Church; and 2-15 WHEREAS, His wise council and sound judgment will be deeply 2-16 missed by all those whose lives he touched, and his memory will 2-17 continue to live on in the hearts and minds of his loved ones; now, 2-18 therefore, be it 2-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-20 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-21 family of Harry Lee Hafernick: his wife, Mildred; his daughters, 2-22 Edie Hafernick and Ann Mozisek; his son, Lee Hafernick; his sisters, 2-23 Isabel Gossett and Evelyn Rice; his brothers, Frank Hafernick and 2-24 John Hafernick; and his seven grandchildren; and, be it further 2-25 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 3-1 for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 3-2 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 3-3 do so in memory of Harry Lee Hafernick. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 President of the Senate 3-6 I hereby certify that the above 3-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-8 on February 13, 1997, by a rising 3-9 vote. 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate