SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 478
In Memory
of
Phillip McClanahan Hopkins, Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Tiki Island Mayor Phillip McClanahan
Hopkins, Sr., who died February 26, 2011, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, Phillip McClanahan Hopkins was born September 19,
1937, in Trinity, Texas, to Sanford and Lois Hopkins; he
graduated from Reagan High School in Houston and earned a
bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at Tri-State College
in Angola, Indiana, a master's degree in electrical engineering
from John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and a
doctoral degree from the University of Houston; he was married to
the late Angelina Daldos Hopkins; and
WHEREAS, Phil Hopkins was a professional engineer, a
Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,
and an adjunct professor at the University of Houston; he retired
from Lockheed Martin at the Johnson Space Center and moved to
Tiki Island to pursue his favorite hobby, fishing; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Phil Hopkins was known for his exceptional
ability to bring people together; he was responsible for helping
Tiki Island earn status as a city and helped the island survive
and rebuild after Hurricane Ike; he was also responsible for the
dredging project that will open up the waterways to allow boats
easier access to the small island; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hopkins was president of the Galveston County
Mayor and Council Member Association and had previously served as
an alderman for Tiki Island and as president of the Tiki Island
Civic Association; a cancer survivor, he was renowned for his
optimistic outlook on life, his kindness, and his generosity; he
was a greatly admired and respected civic leader, and he will be
deeply missed by all who knew him; he was especially devoted to
his family, and the memories he leaves behind will remain in
their hearts forever; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Phillip McClanahan Hopkins, Sr.: his daughter and
son-in-law, Jean Hopkins Power and Gerard Louis Power III; his
son, Phillip McClanahan Hopkins, Jr.; his brothers, Sanford
Davis Hopkins and Lyn Thomas Stanley; and his five grandchildren;
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 Phillip McClanahan Hopkins, Sr.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate