SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202

In Memory

of

Hilbert H. Kopplin

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Three Rivers and throughout Live Oak County in 
mourning the loss of Hilbert H. Kopplin, who died April 20, 2002, 
at the age of 74; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Live Oak County,
Hilbert Kopplin served his fellow citizens as Live Oak County 
Commissioner for Precinct 2 for 31 years; he was noted for his 
dedication to his work and for his love of the public he so ably 
served; and
	WHEREAS, Respected for his many accomplishments and his 
leadership in the community, he was a trustee with the Three Rivers 
Independent School District Board and served as a director of the 
Cen-Tex Co-op and the Farmers Co-op; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Kopplin was a lifelong farmer and rancher,
and he received numerous accolades for his exemplary work in 
agriculture; he was voted Outstanding Conservation Farmer by the 
Live Oak Soil and Water Conservation District; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Hilbert Kopplin was a member 
of Our Savior Lutheran Church, where he was a Sunday school 
teacher; and
	WHEREAS, A man of exceptional integrity, strength, 
compassion, and generosity, Hilbert 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, Hilbert Kopplin 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, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 
family of Hilbert H. Kopplin:  his wife, Barbara Wolff Kopplin; his 
sons, Rocky, Randy, and Warren Kopplin; his daughters, Donna Mills, 
Cheryl Liska, Audrey Kopplin, Nancy Lee, Crystal Desselle, and 
Tracy Favor; his 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
and his sisters, Aliska Swenson and Anna Mae Nesloney; 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 Hilbert H. Kopplin.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate