H.C.R. No. 8
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of an esteemed Texan is truly
cause for celebration, and James Oran McCorquodale of Austin is
reaching that impressive milestone on October 4, 2013; and
WHEREAS, A native of Midway, "Corky" McCorquodale grew up on
his grandparents' farm, where he helped with a variety of chores; he
moved to Conroe at age 16, graduated from the local high school in
1940, and became the first in his family to attend college; he
studied liberal arts at Southwestern University until 1943, when he
answered his nation's call to arms during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McCorquodale enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and in
1944 he was commissioned an ensign at Northwestern University; as a
first gunnery officer on USS 449, Beach Lizard, he commanded a
section of the ship's armory and helped deliver supplies and
retrieve wounded soldiers from several major battlefields in the
Pacific theater, including Guam, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa; at war's
end, he returned to school and completed his degree, later
returning to active duty for a time during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Sharing a rewarding marriage with the former Beverly
Joyce "Jobo" Hobbs since 1950, Mr. McCorquodale is the proud father
of three children, James "Jimmy" Reagan, Kenneth "Kenny" Lee, and
Teresa "T" Ann, and today his family also includes eight adored
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. McCorquodale held such
diverse jobs as host of "Corky's Kountry Korner" at KMOX Radio in
Conroe, manager of the Austin Club, and artist and salesperson for
the Whitley Printing Company in Austin; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable gentleman continues to delight his
friends and loved ones with his charm, wit, and generous spirit, and
it is a pleasure to join in honoring him on nine decades of life well
lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas,
2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate James Oran McCorquodale on
his 90th birthday and extend to him heartfelt best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. McCorquodale as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
J. Davis of Harris
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the House on July
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 8 was adopted by the Senate on July
26, 2013, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor