SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 122


In Memory

of

Walter Lewis Harrell


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Winnsboro in mourning the loss of Walter Lewis Harrell, who 
died October 3, 2003, at the age of 84; and

	WHEREAS, Walter Harrell was born on April 27, 1919, to 
Tom Harrell and Bertie Cole Harrell; he served his country in the 
Pacific Theater as a member of the United States Army Air Corps 
during World War II; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Harrell married Ferne Rockett on 
December 5, 1942, and the couple was blessed with a family of three
children, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; and

	WHEREAS, After completing his military service in 1945, 
Mr. Harrell joined Amoco Pipeline Company, where he remained a 
loyal employee until his retirement in 1980; and

	WHEREAS, A skilled carpenter, he built four homes for his 
family from the ground up, and he put his carpentry talents to use 
in repairing the homes of friends and relatives; he also enjoyed 
running a small ranching operation in Winnsboro; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Walter Harrell gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Walter was a member of the 
Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon; 
and

	WHEREAS, Walter Harrell lived his life to the fullest and 
was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves 
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 
many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Walter Lewis Harrell:  his 
wife of 61 years, Ferne Harrell; his sons and daughters-in-law, 
Randy and Jeanene Hamrick Harrell and David and Barbara Reed Harrell;
his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Rick Mitchell; and his 
eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and, be it 
further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Walter Lewis Harrell.
                                                                          Deuell




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 10, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate