By Cook H.R. No. 36 77R3361 MW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and friends of Lanier Hester of El Campo 1-2 are deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed gentleman on 1-3 April 28, 2000, at the age of 83; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Denton, Mr. Hester attended North Texas 1-5 State Teacher's College, now called the University of North Texas, 1-6 where he earned a bachelor of science degree; he later studied at 1-7 the University of Houston and received his master of administrative 1-8 education degree in 1950; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Hester, nicknamed "Shorty" in college, 1-10 accomplished a host of sporting feats that earned him induction 1-11 into the North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame on October 18, 1997; 1-12 despite his small stature, he lettered in basketball and football 1-13 and was named an all-conference quarterback his junior and senior 1-14 years; he led his football team to a Lone Star Conference 1-15 championship and helped his basketball team win a conference title 1-16 and a berth in the first National Collegiate Basketball Tournament; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, This distinguished Texan answered his country's call 1-19 to duty and served in the United States Navy as a chief specialist 1-20 in training during World War II; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Having worked as a coach for El Campo schools before 1-22 the war, Mr. Hester was employed by Markham High School as 1-23 principal and coach after World War II; in 1950, he and his loving 1-24 wife, Dale, returned to El Campo where he became business manager 2-1 and tax assessor-collector for the El Campo ISD, giving many years 2-2 of loyal employment before retiring in 1981; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Mr. Hester was a member of the First United 2-4 Methodist Church and taught Sunday school for 25 years; he was also 2-5 active in the El Campo Lions Club and Masonic Lodge, holding all 2-6 elective offices in each, in addition to contributing his time and 2-7 energy as chairman and District 3 president of the Wharton County 2-8 Teachers Credit Union; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Hester contributed to the 2-10 betterment of his community and his profession, giving generously 2-11 of his time and talents to help those around him; although he will 2-12 be deeply missed, his spirit remains in the hearts of the many 2-13 people whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Lanier Hester and extend 2-16 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughters, 2-17 Rosalyn Hester Baker and Marilyn Hester Brandl; to his nephew, 2-18 J. C. Hester; and to his numerous other relatives and friends; and, 2-19 be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-22 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-23 Lanier Hester.