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.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate