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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to |
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a close with the passing of John Claiborne Peacock Sr. of Hooks on |
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February 22, 2025, at the age of 79; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Dr. Norman Whaley Peacock and Alfie |
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Taliaferro Peacock, John Peacock was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, |
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on November 25, 1945, and he grew up in Ashdown with the |
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companionship of his brothers; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Peacock shared a |
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fulfilling marriage with his wife, Linda, and he took great pride in |
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his children, Nancy and John; over the years, he had the pleasure of |
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seeing his family grow to include numerous grandchildren and a |
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great-grandchild; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Peacock enjoyed a rewarding career in civil |
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service logistics management; he served in the U.S. Air Force |
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during the Vietnam War, and he also supported his nation as a |
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civilian during the Iraqi conflict; a man of faith, he was a valued |
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member of Beverly Heights Church of Christ in Hooks; during his |
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leisure hours, he took pleasure in woodworking, caring for his |
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pets, and spending time with loved ones; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his |
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country, John Peacock earned the lasting respect and admiration of |
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all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby pay tribute to the memory of John Claiborne Peacock Sr. and |
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extend heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn his passing; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of John Peacock. |