SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 663
In Memory
of
Jeff Bell
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of civic leader and philanthropist Jeff
Bell, who died March 21, 2011, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Jeff Bell contributed significantly to the
betterment of the Portland and Corpus Christi communities
through his leadership and generous support of education and
civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, An early backer of Texas A&M University--Corpus
Christi, Mr. Bell was president of the university's foundation
and a member of the President's Circle and the Chancellor's
Council in the Texas A&M University System; he financed the first
computer lab in the Corpus Christi campus library, which was
later named the Mary and Jeff Bell Library; and
WHEREAS, He was born in San Saba on May 11, 1921, and moved
with his family to Corpus Christi in 1932; he graduated from
Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in economics; and
WHEREAS, Jeff Bell served in the United States Navy in the
Pacific Theater during World War II; he returned to Corpus
Christi in 1946 and in 1947, he married Mary Daimwood, who died in
2000; he was an organizer of Portland State Bank and was bank
president from 1959 to 1987; and
WHEREAS, After Mr. Bell retired, he focused much of his time
and energy on ranching and farming and on environmental issues,
preservation, and conservation; he was a devoted father and
grandfather and a treasured friend; he will be long remembered
not only for his kindness and generosity but also for his
unassuming nature and keen sense of humor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby honor the memory of Jeff Bell and extend
sincere condolences to his bereaved family; 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 Jeff Bell.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 30, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate