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78R11059 JNC-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 747
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On January 11, 2003, residents of Midland lost a
beloved friend, neighbor, and community leader with the passing of
Samuel Harrill at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, A native of North Carolina, Mr. Harrill was born in
Forest City on April 23, 1923; he attended Brevard College and was
selected to attend officer candidate school at Notre Dame
University, from which he graduated in 1942; and
WHEREAS, After completing his military service aboard the USS
Topeka during World War II, he earned a bachelor's degree in
mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University at
Stillwater and embarked on a career as a petroleum engineer with
Humble Oil and Refinery; during his tenure with the company, he
lived and worked in Kingsville, Houston, Midland, Hobbs, New
Mexico, and Monahans before returning to Midland and retiring in
1985; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Harrill gave generously of his
time and talents in support of a host of worthwhile community
organizations, including the Permian Basin Girl Scout Council, the
Optimist Club, Hospice of Midland, Big Brothers Big Sisters,
Christmas in Action, and Presbyterian Ministries; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman was also an avid supporter
of Midland Habitat for Humanity; in addition to serving on the
organization's board and assisting in the construction of homes for
those less fortunate, he worked hard in behalf of its resale shop by
helping in the store, making donation pickups, and, when he could no
longer contribute physically, donating his truck to the store so
that others could continue providing this essential service; and
WHEREAS, A tireless volunteer, generous philanthropist, and
devoted family man, Samuel Harrill will long be missed and
remembered by all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Samuel Harrill and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Marie; to his son, Sam Harrill, Jr.; to his daughters and
sons-in-law, Karen and Todd Burkey and Robbye Harrill and John
Baker; to his grandson, Sean Travis Potter; to his stepchildren,
Janet Porter and Virgil Davenport; to his step-grandchildren,
Joanna Porter and Jeff Mullinax; to his step-great-grandson, Dalton
Mullinax; to his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Martha
Harrill; and to his other relatives 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 Samuel
Harrill.