SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 223
In Memory
of
Michael Helwig Hillman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of prominent businessman
and respected civic leader Michael Helwig "Hal" Hillman, who died
November 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Hal Hillman had a special
interest in education and a longstanding relationship with the
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; he was known for educating
young people and other consumers about the importance of
agriculture, and in particular the beef industry, in Texas and
across the country; and
WHEREAS, Hal was a graduate of The University of Texas and
was a member of the United States Navy during World War II; he was
active in a number of organizations that support the university,
including the Longhorn Foundation, the President's Associates,
and the business school's Century Club; he was a life member of
The University of Texas Ex-Students' Association; and
WHEREAS, Hal Hillman was chairman of the board of directors
and chief executive officer of The Hillman Company, a holding
company whose subsidiaries are involved in real estate,
wholesale beverage distribution, and cattle ranching; he was
past president and chairman of the board of directors of the
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Hal played a vital role in the founding
of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership program; he was
executive secretary of its advisory board, and when the
organization formed a foundation to support its program he served
as vice president of the foundation; in recognition of his
service and dedication to the program he was presented with the
Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award in
2003; and
WHEREAS, Hal Hillman 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,
79th Legislature, hereby honor and commemorate the life of
Michael Helwig Hillman and extend sincere condolences to his
bereaved family: his wife, Betty Lou Hillman; his son and
daughter-in-law, Robert Michael and Cheryl Hillman; his daughter
and son-in-law, Patricia Ann and Scot Philipp; his brother,
Jack Hillman; his granddaughters, Nicole and Michelle Hillman
and Megan Philipp; and many other relatives and friends; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
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 Michael Helwig Hillman.
Lindsay, Armbrister, Ellis,
Gallegos, Jackson, Janek,
Whitmire, Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 24, 2005,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate