SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 392
In Memory
of
Hilary Brumley Doran Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Hilary Brumley Doran Jr., who died
December 21, 2019, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Hilary Doran was born on August 16, 1936, in Del
Rio; he grew up in Del Rio and on his family's ranch in Edwards
County, and he graduated from Del Rio High School in 1954; he
earned a degree from Southwest Texas State University and served
with distinction in the United States Air Force; after his
military service, he graduated from The University of Texas
School of Law and returned to Del Rio, where he was a founding
partner of the law firm of Doran, Gulley, and Etzel; and
WHEREAS, He was elected to represent Del Rio and Val Verde
County in the Texas House of Representatives, where he served
from 1967 to 1975 and was a member of numerous committees,
including the House Appropriations Committee; and
WHEREAS, He served as an executive assistant from 1981 to
1983 for Governor Bill Clements, who appointed him to the board
of regents of The University of Texas at Austin; when Governor
Clements returned as governor in 1987, Mr. Doran was named chief
of staff, an office he held for a year; the governor then
appointed him chairman of the Texas Racing Commission, a position
in which he served until 1991; and
WHEREAS, Hilary was blessed with a wonderful family; his
wife, Julia Doran; his sons, H. B. Doran III, David Doran, and
Gregory Doran; his stepdaughter, Kathy Keller; and his grandson,
Ryan Doran, were a source of much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, generosity, and integrity, he
was a dedicated public servant, and he leaves behind memories
that will be cherished forever by his family and many friends;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family of
Hilary Brumley Doran 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 Hilary Doran.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 10, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate