SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 556
In Memory
of
George E. Neel Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of George E. Neel Jr., who
died March 22, 2015, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, George Neel was born on May 14, 1930, in Laredo;
he was a graduate of Martin High School and held a bachelor of
arts degree from Baylor University and a master of arts degree
from The University of Texas; and
WHEREAS, He served his country with distinction in the
United States Marine Corps; he advanced to the rank of first
lieutenant and led a mortar platoon on assignments in Japan and
Korea; and
WHEREAS, He built a career as manager of the Neel Title
Corporation in Laredo, and over the course of 60 years, he
oversaw the company and its expansion across five counties in the
region; he was also an award-winning Polled Hereford cattle
rancher and had found success developing oil and gas on South
Texas ranches; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Neel was an admired leader in the community
who served in a number of civic and professional organizations;
he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and he will
long be remembered with deep respect and admiration by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of George E. Neel 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 George E. Neel Jr.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 14, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate