79S31805 JTR-D

By:  Dutton                                                       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.