1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1145 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Hardie Moran Lockett 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Dallas in mourning the loss of Hardie Moran Lockett, who died 1-8 Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at the age of 63; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Born in Bremond, Texas, Hardie Lockett graduated 1-10 from Booker T. Washington High School in Plainview and from Bishop 1-11 College in Dallas; he earned a master's degree from North Texas 1-12 State University; and 1-13 WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Army, 1-14 Mr. Lockett began a successful career in education as a teacher 1-15 at William Brown Miller Elementary School in Dallas; he later 1-16 served as the assistant principal at Lisbon Elementary School 1-17 and Roosevelt High School; he was principal at the Sarah Zumwalt 1-18 Middle School for 13 years until he retired in 1993; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Mr. Lockett was dedicated to his work in the field 1-20 of education and loved to work with young people; following his 1-21 retirement, he helped students to earn their General Educational 2-1 Development certificates and served in various administrative 2-2 positions in the Dallas Public Schools System; and 2-3 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 2-4 Hardie Lockett was respected for his many accomplishments and 2-5 for his leadership in the community; he was a member of the 2-6 Connecting Link, Mid-Cities Texas Chapter Links, Incorporated, 2-7 and King Solomon Masonic Lodge 514; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Hardie had an unconditional love for people and 2-9 children and championed civic and philanthropic causes; he was 2-10 a troop leader for the Mustang Boy Scouts of America; and 2-11 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 2-12 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 2-13 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-14 WHEREAS, A devout Christian, he was a member of New Hope 2-15 Baptist Church, where he helped with the New Hope Bread Basket; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Hardie Lockett lived his life to the fullest and 2-17 was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 2-18 behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 2-19 many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-21 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to 2-22 the bereaved family of Hardie Moran Lockett: his wife, 2-23 Gloria Bowie Lockett; his sons, Eric Moran, Ellery Marlon, 3-1 Lester Charles, Perry, and Terry; his brothers, Carl Lockett 3-2 and Allan Neil Lockett; his sisters, Barbara Ruth Nash, 3-3 Lula Marie Royals, Marjorie Priscilla Hutchinson, and 3-4 Brienda Dieniece Middleton; and his four grandchildren; and, 3-5 be it further 3-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-7 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 3-8 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 3-9 day, it do so in memory of Hardie Lockett. 3-10 West 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 President of the Senate 3-13 I hereby certify that the above 3-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-15 on May 22, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-16 ______________________________________ 3-17 Secretary of the Senate 3-18 ______________________________________ 3-19 Member, Texas Senate