TITLE: In memory of R. D. Cornelison.

SUMMARY: In memory of R. D. Cornelison.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Borger in mourning the loss of R. D. Cornelison, who died October 4, 2018, at the age of 86; and WHEREAS, R. D. Cornelison was born to Theodore and Ova Cornelison on January 25, 1932, in Lebanon, Oklahoma; and WHEREAS, He served his country with distinction as a corporal in the United States Army, and he held fond memories of his time playing on the base football and basketball teams while stationed in Austria; and WHEREAS, R. D. moved to Borger, Texas, in 1951, and he enjoyed a long career as a transportation supervisor for the Phillips Petroleum Company; and WHEREAS, A respected civic leader, Mr. Cornelison served as a Hutchinson County commissioner for 16 years; he also gave generously of his time to youth sports, 4-H clubs, the annual livestock show, and the Rotary Club; and WHEREAS, R. D. shared 66 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Ella, and they were blessed with three children, Rick, Janis, and Lisa; his five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren were a source of great pride and joy; and WHEREAS, R. D. Cornelison loved farming, driving trucks, and playing sports, especially tennis; he was a man of wisdom, strength, and generosity, and his many contributions to the community will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of R. D. Cornelison; 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 R. D. Cornelison. Seliger President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2019, by a rising vote.