SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 553
WHEREAS, Dr. Jack Hetzel of Big Sandy has fulfilled a
lifelong dream by receiving his high school diploma at the age of
99; and
WHEREAS, Circumstances when he was a child forced
Dr. Hetzel to drop out of school in the third grade, and although
he earned a GED, he has regretted never receiving a high school
diploma; and
WHEREAS, Now, at the age of 99, this determined gentleman
was at last awarded his diploma, and he was honored at the
graduation ceremony at Big Sandy High School on May 28, 2021; and
WHEREAS, A longtime pastor at First United Methodist
Church, Dr. Hetzel has lived a rich and purposeful life; he takes
well-deserved pride in his service during World War II, when he
fought in Normandy and took part in the Battle of the Bulge; he
will turn 100 in the fall of 2021; and
WHEREAS, At an age when most people slow down and look
back, Dr. Jack Hetzel set a challenging new goal for himself and
achieved it, and his determination and lifelong passion for
knowledge serve to inspire all those who are fortunate enough to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Jack Hetzel on receiving his
high school diploma at the age of 99 and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Dr. Hetzel as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 31, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate