SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25
In Memory
of
Harry Chester Powell, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Dr. Harry Chester Powell, Jr., who died
June 6, 2013, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Harry Powell was born October 2, 1925, in
Jacksonville, Florida; he grew up in Mobile, Alabama, where he
graduated from Murphy High School and studied at Spring Hill
College; he earned his medical degree from the University of
Alabama School of Medicine in 1946; and
WHEREAS, While serving as an intern at Jefferson Davis
Hospital in Houston, he met the love of his life, the late Hazel
Estelle Handley, and they married on Valentine's Day, 1948; they
enjoyed 51 years of marriage together and were blessed with three
children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Powell served with distinction in the United
States Army Medical Corps and was in private practice for a time
before entering into public service with the Texas Public Health
Department in Sweetwater; he then moved with his family to
Austin, where he served as a staff physician with the Austin
State School for more than 30 years, including 18 years as
medical director; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Powell was active in the Travis County Medical
Society and the Texas Medical Association, and his dedication to
caring for mentally challenged Texas citizens served as an
inspiration to several generations of colleagues at the Texas
State School; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and countless friends; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. Harry Chester Powell,
Jr.; 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 Dr. Harry Chester Powell, Jr.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 11, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate