By: Wentworth S.R. No. 331 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Pierce Alexander Hoggett 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Junction in mourning the untimely passing of one of the city's 1-7 most esteemed civic leaders, Pierce Alexander "Dynamite" Hoggett, 1-8 who died February 19, 1997, at the age of 63; and 1-9 WHEREAS, In all his personal endeavors, the respected 1-10 gentleman devoted his life to helping others achieve success in 1-11 their lives, and his death will be deeply felt by all who had the 1-12 privilege of knowing him; and 1-13 WHEREAS, The beloved son of well-known ranchers 1-14 Marguerite Wright and Pierce A. Hoggett, Pierce was born in Junction 1-15 on February 14, 1934; he spent his childhood in Kerrville, where he 1-16 began a lifelong passion for roping and dancing; one of his proudest 1-17 accomplishments was winning the state high school roping contest; and 1-18 WHEREAS, After graduating from Southwest Texas State University, 1-19 Pierce Hoggett continued his education at The University of Texas, 1-20 where he earned his law degree; upon passing the bar exam, he 1-21 became a practicing attorney with his uncle, Coke Stevenson; later, 1-22 he began a long career in banking when he decided to enter the field 1-23 of estate planning; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Throughout his adult life, Mr. Hoggett gave 2-2 generously of his time and energies to his community through his 2-3 work on numerous boards and committees; during the time he was a 2-4 resident of San Angelo, Pierce served as president of the board 2-5 for both Crime Stoppers and the Institute of Cognitive Development; 2-6 he was also a member of the Junction City Lodge Number 548; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Recognized for his leadership abilities and 2-8 contributions to his profession, Pierce Hoggett was admired for his 2-9 dedication to the citizens of his community; now, therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-11 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the members 2-12 of his family: his son, Derrick Hoggett; his daughter and son-in-law, 2-13 Diane and Larry McMillan; his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and 2-14 Rosemary Hoggett; and his three grandchildren, Jason, Laramie, and 2-15 Kailey; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-17 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-18 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-19 Pierce Alexander "Dynamite" Hoggett. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on March 13, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate