1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 454 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 O. P. Yowell 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-6 citizens of Killeen in mourning the loss of prominent citizen 1-7 O. P. "Pat" Yowell, who died recently at the age of 81; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born on March 17, 1916, in Elk, Texas, he graduated 1-9 from Axtell High School and had lived in the Killeen area since 1-10 1976; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A man who loved the outdoors, Mr. Yowell was a 1-12 rancher, cofounder of the Gross-Yowell Lumber Company in Waco, and 1-13 a vice chairman of the board of Heights State Bank; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A former resident of Waco, he had lived there from 1-15 1946 to 1976; and 1-16 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Mr. Yowell 1-17 was respected for his many accomplishments; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A man of honesty, courage, and generosity, he gave 1-19 unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 1-20 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Pat Yowell was a devoted husband, as well as a 1-22 staunch friend, and his wise counsel and sound judgment will be 1-23 remembered with gratitude by the loved ones and friends who sought 2-1 his advice and friendship; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Mr. Yowell leaves a legacy of compassion and 2-3 commitment that will be remembered with gratitude by all who knew 2-4 and loved him; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to his wife, 2-7 Gerda Yowell, and his brother, Bill Yowell; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-9 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-10 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-11 do so in memory of O. P. "Pat" Yowell. 2-12 Fraser 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 President of the Senate 2-15 I hereby certify that the above 2-16 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-17 on April 8, 1997, by a rising vote. 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Secretary of the Senate 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Member, Texas Senate