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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 807
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In Memory |
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of |
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Howard A. Halff |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Howard A. Halff, |
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who died April 14, 2009, at the age of 83; and |
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WHEREAS, Born December 20, 1925, in San Antonio, Howard |
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Halff graduated from Jefferson High School and from The |
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University of Texas with a degree in chemical engineering; he |
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served as a commissioned officer in the United States Naval |
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Reserve; and |
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WHEREAS, Howard worked as an engineer in various |
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capacities for Texaco for 38 years; he retired from his |
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employment in New Orleans and returned to San Antonio where he |
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became active in ranching; and |
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WHEREAS, He was dedicated to his work as a leader in his |
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community and gave his support to The University of Texas at |
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Austin, the McNay Art Museum, Boysville, the San Antonio |
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Zoological Society, Temple Beth-El, and the Juvenile Diabetes |
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Research Foundation; and |
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WHEREAS, He was an exemplary gentleman who was respected |
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for his many accomplishments and his strong character and |
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generosity; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Halff gave unselfishly of his time to others, |
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and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten |
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by those who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, Beloved by his family and friends, Howard Halff |
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leaves behind memories that will be deeply treasured by all who |
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were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Howard A. Halff: his wife, Betty Murray Halff; her |
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daughters and son, Melissa Murray Jeffery, Dundee Murray |
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Whealen, and Luke; and his brother, Alex H. Halff; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy |
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from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Howard Halff. |
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Wentworth |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 1, 2009, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |