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H.R. No. 188
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, August 2, 2003, marks the first anniversary of the
passing of Alan Ray "Sonny" Holleyman of Sanderson, and this
occasion provides a fitting opportunity to remember this
outstanding Texan and reflect on his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holleyman was born in Kermit, Texas, on January
18, 1932, and he attended Monahans High School, where he was a
member of the school's football team; he was raised by his maternal
grandparents, "Pockets" and Minnie Jones, who instilled in him a
love of the land and the cowboy lifestyle that stayed with him
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950, and
over the course of his distinguished service he was awarded four
Good Conduct medals, the National Defense Service Medal, the United
Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and a Navy Unit
Commendation; he received an honorable discharge from the Navy on
July 2, 1969, as a master-at-arms; and
WHEREAS, After leaving military service, Mr. Holleyman
embarked on a varied career in law enforcement, which included
employment with the Pinkerton Detective Agency, Sanger-Harris
Department Store, and the Fort Worth Police Department; he
graduated from Odessa's Regional Police Academy in 1985, and he
joined the staff of the Terrell County Sheriff's Department shortly
thereafter; in the mid 1990s, he retired as the department's chief
deputy and went on to serve as the constable for Precincts 1, 3, and
4, a position he held until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Holleyman was a man of dedication, courage, and
integrity, and while he is greatly missed, the legacy he left behind
will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Alan Ray "Sonny" Holleyman and extend sincere sympathy to the
members of his family: to his wife, Christine Holleyman; to his
mother, Ruth Howard; to his children, Alan R. Holleyman, Jr., Lark
Raymond, and Linda Wise; to his stepchildren, Sharon E. Campbell,
Athena Campbell, and Cherre Settle; to his brother, Steven Howard;
to his sister, Kathi Phelan; and to his other relatives,
colleagues, and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Alan Ray
"Sonny" Holleyman.
Gallego
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 188 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on July 28, 2003.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House