SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 391
In Memory
of
R. D. Cornelison
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Borger in mourning the loss of R. D. Cornelison, who
died October 4, 2018, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, R. D. Cornelison was born to Theodore and Ova
Cornelison on January 25, 1932, in Lebanon, Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, He served his country with distinction as a
corporal in the United States Army, and he held fond memories of
his time playing on the base football and basketball teams while
stationed in Austria; and
WHEREAS, R. D. moved to Borger, Texas, in 1951, and he
enjoyed a long career as a transportation supervisor for the
Phillips Petroleum Company; and
WHEREAS, A respected civic leader, Mr. Cornelison served
as a Hutchinson County commissioner for 16 years; he also gave
generously of his time to youth sports, 4-H clubs, the annual
livestock show, and the Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, R. D. shared 66 years of marriage with his devoted
wife, Ella, and they were blessed with three children, Rick,
Janis, and Lisa; his five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren were a source of great pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, R. D. Cornelison loved farming, driving trucks,
and playing sports, especially tennis; he was a man of wisdom,
strength, and generosity, and his many contributions to the
community will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of R. D. Cornelison; 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 R. D. Cornelison.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate