SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 604
In Memory
of
O. C. Haley
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio and San Marcos in mourning the loss of
O. C. Haley, who died April 4, 2015, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, O. C. Haley was born on February 12, 1941, in
Poteet; he was a star football player at Poteet High School, and
in 1959, he was named the First Team All-State Center; he played
football at the University of Oklahoma for a year and then
returned to his home state to play for Southwest Texas State
College, now known as Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, He became a diehard Bobcat and when an injury
ended his football career, he redirected his enthusiasm for the
school by becoming manager of the Strutters, the school's
precision dance team; he continued to support the Strutters long
after his college years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Haley was one of Texas State University's most
active and honored alumni; he traveled around the world with the
Strutters, and he helped fund numerous projects for the team and
for Bobcat athletes; he served multiple terms as president of the
Bexar County Chapter of the Texas Alumni Association, and over
the years, he was recognized with numerous alumni awards; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his extensive work on behalf of the
university, Mr. Haley had a rewarding career as a driver's
education instructor and as an administrator with the North East
Independent School District in San Antonio; during his tenure
with the district, he published Standards for High School Driver
Education in Texas and was often invited to address the Texas
State Board of Education and the Texas House and Senate Education
Committees as a subject matter expert on educational issues; and
WHEREAS, He shared nearly 17 years of marriage with Johanna
Stallman, a former Strutters captain, and he was blessed with two
stepchildren and two stepgrandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Haley was a revered citizen who was beloved by
many, and his exceptional contributions to his alma mater and to
his state will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of O. C. Haley; 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 O. C. Haley.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate