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

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       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