SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 123
In Memory
of
Ladimer Gene Herold
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Ladimer Gene
Herold, who died January 2, 2011, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Ladimer Gene Herold was born March 4, 1933, in
Kerrville; he graduated from Jefferson High School and earned a
degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University in
1955; he served as an officer in the United States Air Force from
1955 to 1967 and left the service with the rank of captain; and
WHEREAS, Following his military service, Mr. Herold joined
the H. B. Zachry firm, working as an engineer on power plants,
missile bases, chemical plants, and other facilities; he spent
the last 20 years of his career with the firm as manager of
purchasing and subcontracts and also served as minority liaison
officer and as vice president of Bexar Equipment; he retired in
2000 after 35 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his alma mater, Mr. Herold was a member
of the Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University and
the San Antonio A&M Club, and he served on the advisory board of
the 12th Man Foundation for 26 years; he was active in community
affairs, serving on the boards of the South San Antonio Chamber
of Commerce, the Helotes Board of Adjustment, the Architectural
Review Board, and the Economic Development Corporation; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, generosity, and warmth, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, strength, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was devoted to his family, and he will continue
to live in the hearts and minds of those he left behind; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Ladimer Gene Herold: his brother and sister-in-law,
James Herold and his wife, Debs; his daughter-in-law, Neva
Herold, who was married to his late son, David; the mother of his
children, Dahyn Tollette Herold; his daughters and son-in-law,
Tina Herold Griffith and her husband, Howard, and Elaina Herold
Shannon; and his grandchildren and great-granddaughter; 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 Ladimer Gene Herold.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2011, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate