1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 730 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 The Honorable Oscar F. Nelson, Jr. 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens 1-7 throughout Chambers County in mourning the loss of esteemed 1-8 County Judge Oscar F. Nelson, Jr., who died February 14, 1997, 1-9 at the age of 72; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The many important achievements of this 1-11 distinguished gentleman contributed to the development and progress 1-12 of Chambers County, and he will be remembered for his dedication to 1-13 its people; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A native of Anahuac, Oscar Nelson was born on 1-15 January 28, 1924, and attended Texas A&M University and Sam Houston 1-16 State University; he served his country with valor in World War II 1-17 and in Korea as a captain in the United States Army; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Elected to the office of county judge in 1962, 1-19 Judge Nelson served from 1962 to 1977 and was reelected in 1987; 1-20 he worked diligently to improve the quality of life for all the 1-21 residents of the county, and his leadership and knowledge of the 1-22 area helped bring about changes that were beneficial to all; and 1-23 WHEREAS, The owner of several area businesses, Judge Nelson 2-1 was a highly respected businessman who was a lifelong advocate of 2-2 economic development; he was responsible for bringing several 2-3 large businesses as well as many smaller employers to 2-4 Chambers County; and 2-5 WHEREAS, He became deeply involved in civic affairs and was 2-6 active in numerous organizations; for his contributions to his 2-7 community, Judge Nelson was named Citizen of the Year by the 2-8 Anahuac Area Chamber of Commerce in 1975 and 1995; and 2-9 WHEREAS, The passing of such a fine public servant is felt 2-10 not only by his family and friends, but also by the people who 2-11 benefitted from his generosity and community spirit, and it is 2-12 appropriate for the Texas Senate to honor the memory of this 2-13 beloved individual; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-15 75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-16 of Judge Oscar Nelson: his wife, LaVerne; his sons, 2-17 Randall S. Nelson and W. F. "Ted" Nelson; his brother, Gene Nelson; 2-18 his sister, Margie Nelson Thames; and his five grandchildren; 2-19 and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-21 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 2-22 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-23 Oscar F. Nelson, Jr. 2-24 Galloway 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 President of the Senate 2-27 I hereby certify that the above 3-1 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-2 on May 14, 1997, by a rising vote. 3-3 ______________________________________ 3-4 Secretary of the Senate 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 Member, Texas Senate