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By:  Pitts                                                        H.R. No. 58 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Waco lost a valued friend and 
esteemed civic leader with the death of Aaron Hoppenstein on 
February 14, 2004, at the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman graduated from Waco 
High School, where he was elected student council president, before 
enrolling at Baylor University; answering the call to aid his 
country, Mr. Hoppenstein joined the U.S. Navy and valiantly served 
as a lieutenant in the Pacific before returning to Baylor to 
complete his education; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hoppenstein pursued a career as an independent 
insurance agent and excelled in his chosen vocation, eventually 
earning the North American Insurance Company's "Agent of the Year" 
title in 1971; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hoppenstein was involved in a host of noteworthy 
organizations and served as president of both the Waco Mutual 
Insurance Underwriters Association and the Economic Opportunities 
Advancement Corporation; he was also appointed chair of the 
Citizens Advisory Board to the Juvenile Judge for McLennan County 
and was active in the Grand Jury Association; and
	WHEREAS, Highly regarded in his community, he worked 
tirelessly to enrich the lives of others; in addition to serving as 
president and executive secretary of his local B'nai B'rith chapter 
and vice president of the Southwestern Regional Advisory Board of 
the Anti-Defamation League, he served on the board and as president 
of Congregation Agudath Jacob and gave of his time and talents to 
benefit the Heart of Texas Lions Club, diligently supporting their 
many worthwhile programs; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Hoppenstein was recognized for his outstanding 
efforts when he received the prestigious Liberty Bell Award and was 
honored with resolutions by the McLennan County Commissioners Court 
and the Texas Senate for his contributions to the betterment of 
humanity; and
	WHEREAS, The devoted husband of Shirley Hoppenstein and 
father of Sherri, Debra, Marla, and Susan, Mr. Hoppenstein was a 
committed family man who took great pride in his six grandchildren; 
and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Aaron 
Hoppenstein will long remember his love of family and community, as 
well as his generosity, integrity, and compassion; his legacy will 
live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Aaron Hoppenstein and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family:  to his wife, Shirley Lynn Hoppenstein; to his daughters, 
Sherri Radoff, Debra Hoppenstein, Marla Oddes, and Susan Kluk; to 
his grandchildren, Jennifer Radoff, Robert Radoff, Daniel Radoff, 
Sivan Oddes, Zoe Oddes, and Amit Oddes; to his sister, Naomi Dunn; 
to his brother, David Hoppenstein; and to the other relatives and 
many friends of this fine man; 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 Aaron 
Hoppenstein.