TITLE: In memory of Marion Lee Halford, Sr.

SUMMARY: In memory of Marion Lee Halford, Sr.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Marion Lee Halford, Sr., who died March 10, 2012, at the age of 92; and WHEREAS, Marion Lee Halford, Sr., was a veteran of the United States Navy and an esteemed community leader in Dallas; and WHEREAS, Born on June 2, 1919, at the family farm in Richardson, Lee Halford earned a degree in civil engineering from Southern Methodist University in 1942 and was subsequently commissioned as a naval officer; during World War II, he served with the United States Navy Construction Battalion, also known as Seabees, and built airfields throughout the Pacific theater; and WHEREAS, After the war, he returned to the Dallas area, where he was employed by the consulting engineering firm of Forrest and Cotton; he joined the Industrial Properties Corporation in 1966, and he retired as its president in 1990; and WHEREAS, Over the years, he conscientiously gave back to his community; a longtime member of the Rotary Club, he was also a board member and chairman of the board of managers of Parkland Hospital and a director of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce, the State Fair of Texas, and Southwestern Medical Foundation; and WHEREAS, This exemplary citizen had a passion for traveling, and he had the good fortune of being able to visit all seven continents during his lifetime; he was also proud of his family; his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren brought him great joy over the years; Mr. Halford was a kind and dedicated man, and his memory will long be cherished by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Marion Lee Halford, Sr.; 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 Lee Halford. Carona President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 13, 2013, by a rising vote.