SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 743


In Memory

of

Leonard Charles Neely

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Leonard Charles Neely, who 
died April 1, 2003, at the age of 86; and
	WHEREAS, Leonard Neely was born in Sabinal on February 8, 1917,
to Fred and Annie Neely, and he moved to San Antonio in 1934; he 
served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Neely worked at Kelly Air Force Base in 
San Antonio for the United States Department of Defense for 
34 years and worked for his son's company, San Antonio Steel 
Company, until his retirement; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Neely was a lifetime 
member of First Baptist Church, and he was a 50-year member of 
Anchor Lodge 424 AF & AM and a member of the Alzafar Shrine 
Temple; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Mr. Neely gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 
valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Leonard Neely 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 Leonard Charles Neely:  his wife of 64 years,
Marguerite Nelson Neely; his daughters, Suzanne Barfield Neely 
and Barbara Neely Hasslocher; his sons, L. Charles Neely, Jr., 
and his wife, Trisha, and John N. "Corky" Neely and his wife, 
Susan; and his eight grandchildren and three 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 Leonard Charles Neely.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 5, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate