H.R. No. 954
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John W. Cooper has been inducted into the Odessa
Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame, and this occasion provides a
fitting opportunity to honor this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, Born in San Antonio on June 28, 1925, John Cooper
went on to graduate from Alamo Heights High School and to earn a
bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University;
answering his nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Army and
served as an officer in the Philippines during World War II; in
1947, he married Doris Couch in Gainesville, and the couple were
blessed with two children, Deborah and John; they later shared the
joy of welcoming four grandchildren into their treasured family;
and
WHEREAS, Since 1952, Mr. Cooper has owned a general
construction business in Odessa, and his company has built numerous
schools, churches, manufacturing plants, and other structures in
Texas, New Mexico, and other states; in addition, Mr. Cooper has
served as president of the West Texas chapter of the Associated
General Contractors of America, as well as the Kiwanis Club of
Odessa, the Odessa Country Club, and the Midland-Odessa Symphony
and Chorale; he has also volunteered his time as a board member of
the Salvation Army, United Way, Permian Playhouse, Odessa Boys Club
Foundation, and Seabury Center, and he has been a faithful
congregant of St. John's Episcopal Church for more than five
decades; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community and his profession, John
Cooper has garnered the lasting respect and admiration of his
fellow residents, and he may indeed reflect with great pride on his
civic contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John W. Cooper on his induction
into the Odessa Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cooper as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lewis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 954 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House