SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 45
In Memory
of
Henry Edgar Hammack
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, Hank Hammack was born to Gladys and George Hammack
in 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas; he grew up in Washington and
graduated from high school in Richland, Washington; he served the
nation with distinction as a radio operator with the United
States Marine Corps during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree and a master's
degree from the University of Washington School of Drama and a
doctorate in theater from Tulane University; in 1957, he joined
the faculty at Texas Christian University, where he taught for 37
years until his retirement in 1994 as professor emeritus; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career at Texas Christian
University, Dr. Hammack was involved in virtually every facet of
the discipline of theater, from scenery and costume design to
directing and acting; he was a true renaissance man, and the
diversity of the courses he taught was remarkable; his courses
included introduction to theater, literature and criticism,
theater lighting, and all levels of acting; he also served as
chairman of the department several times; and
WHEREAS, His longtime experience as an actor included more
than 40 stage productions, numerous television commercials, and
several industrial and feature films; he was in much demand as a
lecturer on the subjects of film and theater history; and
WHEREAS, He was an active member of University Christian
Church, where he served as a deacon, an elder, and a member of the
choir; he played a prominent role in the creation of the church's
annual Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of many talents who gave unselfishly
to others, and his wisdom, his warmth, and his enthusiasm for
living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Henry Hammack was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Henry Edgar Hammack; 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 Henry Hammack.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate