SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 556

In Memory

of

George E. Neel Jr.

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of George E. Neel Jr., who died March 22, 2015, at the age of 84; and

WHEREAS, George Neel was born on May 14, 1930, in Laredo; he was a graduate of Martin High School and held a bachelor of arts degree from Baylor University and a master of arts degree from The University of Texas; and

WHEREAS, He served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps; he advanced to the rank of first lieutenant and led a mortar platoon on assignments in Japan and Korea; and

WHEREAS, He built a career as manager of the Neel Title Corporation in Laredo, and over the course of 60 years, he oversaw the company and its expansion across five counties in the region; he was also an award-winning Polled Hereford cattle rancher and had found success developing oil and gas on South Texas ranches; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Neel was an admired leader in the community who served in a number of civic and professional organizations; he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he will long be remembered with deep respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of George E. Neel Jr.; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 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 George E. Neel Jr.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2015, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate