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.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate