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H.R. No. 654
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Hugh Lee Conner of Houston
were greatly saddened by his passing, and we join them in reflecting
on this esteemed Texan's rich and eventful life; and
WHEREAS, Born September 15, 1912, Mr. Conner was the eldest
of 11 children, and as a youth he attended school in Brenham while
learning about farming through firsthand experience at home; and
WHEREAS, In 1932, he moved to Houston, taking a job alongside
his brother Tyree at the Houston Shoe Hospital; in the years that
followed he also worked at Westheimer Furniture Company, Shell Oil
Company, Dixon Gun Plant, and Brae Burn Country Club, where he
developed his lifelong affinity for the game of golf; after
retiring from Brae Burn in 1971, he continued to work part-time at
several local country clubs for many years; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his love of golf, this longtime Mason
was also an avid gardener, and his green thumb was the envy of his
fellow horticulturists; and
WHEREAS, For 66 years, he enjoyed the love and companionship
of his beloved wife, Georgia Patterson Conner, with whom he raised
four children; he drew additional support from his community of
worship at Trinity East United Methodist Church, and over the years
served the congregation in many capacities, including collection
steward and trustee; and
WHEREAS, Although his death has brought great sorrow to his
loved ones, Mr. Conner has left behind many fond memories that those
fortunate enough to have known him will forever treasure; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Hugh Lee Conner and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Georgia P. Conner; to his children, Donald
Richard Conner, Nelda Conner Lewis, and Sandra Conner Tucker and
her husband, Henry; to his grandchildren, Ronda, Ronald, Renel,
Tamelyn, Kaylen, Leslie, and Donita; to his four
great-grandchildren; to his siblings and their spouses, Sylvester
and Bernice Conner, Charles and Clarice Conner, Willie B. Phelps,
Velia Wright, and Elurd Devenport; and to his other relatives and
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 Hugh Lee
Conner.
Dutton
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 654 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2006.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House