H.C.R. No. 114
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
  a close with the passing of Arch Hartwell Aplin Jr. on
  April 26, 2023, at the age of 97; and
         WHEREAS, Arch Aplin was born in Harrisonburg, Louisiana, on
  July 31, 1925, to Arch and Mae Aplin, and he grew up with five
  siblings, Marvin, Morris, Jimmy, William, and Onita; answering his
  nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 16, and
  he served aboard the USS Wichita during World War II, seeing combat
  in both the European and Pacific Theaters; and
         WHEREAS, Following the war, Mr. Aplin earned a master's
  degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and moved to
  Brazoria County, where he embarked on a long and rewarding career as
  a teacher and basketball coach at Clute Intermediate School; he
  later transitioned into residential construction and real estate
  development, and he built many homes in the Lake Jackson community,
  including in the Sleepy Hollow and Oyster Bend subdivisions; he was
  still planning construction projects in his final days; he was a
  longtime member of the First National Bank of Lake Jackson board of
  directors; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Aplin benefited from the
  love and support of his partner, Mildred Hunt; he was the proud
  father of five children, Beaver, Reginald, Wayne, Michele, and
  Ollamae, and he experienced the joy of welcoming eight
  grandchildren and two great-grandchildren into his family; in
  addition to spending time with his loved ones, he enjoyed fishing,
  traveling, and watching the sun set at Surfside Beach; and
         WHEREAS, Although Arch Aplin is deeply missed, memories of
  his kindness, his generosity, and his passion for life remain to
  comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby pay tribute to the life of Arch Hartwell Aplin Jr. and extend
  heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his partner,
  Mildred Hunt; to his sons, Arch "Beaver" Aplin III and his wife,
  Joanie, and Reginald Joseph Aplin and his wife, Phyllis; to his
  grandchildren, Ron Hidalgo, Nicole LeBoeuf, Joshua Dickerson,
  Anne-Elizabeth Brown, Katherine Aplin, Arch Hartwell "Hart"
  Aplin IV, Beau Aaron Aplin, and Cole Ryan Aplin; to his
  great-grandchildren, Kaiden Funderburg and Trystyn Ingram; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
  Arch Aplin.
 
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  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 114 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 114 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the Senate on May 27, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor