SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 76
In Memory
of
David Haddon Hockema
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of David Haddon Hockema, who died July 1,
2013, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, David Hockema was born November 18, 1947, and grew
up in Kilgore; he completed a bachelor's degree in political
science on the prestigious Plan II program at The University of
Texas and went on to earn a doctor of jurisprudence degree at The
University of Texas School of Law in 1973; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished attorney, Mr. Hockema loved his
profession and was proud to tell big-city lawyers that he was
from Hidalgo County; he was a member of the International Trial
Lawyer's Academy and the American Board of Trial Advocates, and
he was named a Texas Super Lawyer for more than 10 consecutive
years; and
WHEREAS, A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and
spending time on the water with friends; he and his wife, Nora,
were avid travelers and spent much of their time in the last eight
years touring Europe and South America; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hockema was admired by his family and friends,
and he will long be remembered for his generous spirit and many
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
of David Hockema 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 David Haddon Hockema.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 25, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate