SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 67
In Memory
of
Danny Strickland
WHEREAS, Danny Paul Strickland of Longview passed away on
January 18, 2021, at the age of 73, leaving his loved ones with a
wealth of memories to cherish; and
WHEREAS, Born in Longview on March 11, 1947, Danny
Strickland was the son of Ben and Tommie Strickland; he graduated
from Gladewater High School in 1965, and he would go on to remain
close to many of the friends he made in his youth; during the
Vietnam War, he served his country as a member of the United
States Army, where he attained the rank of staff sergeant and
earned a Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, After returning home, Mr. Strickland attended
college at Stephen F. Austin State University through the G.I.
Bill and received a degree in education; however, he taught at
the Arp school district for only three days before changing
careers, and he went on to work in the oil and gas and heavy
equipment industries until his eventual retirement from Darr
Equipment Co.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Strickland met his future wife, Charla Rolph,
on a blind date in 1997; their relationship was a source of much
happiness to him, and he enjoyed spending his retirement years with
her at his side; he cherished his daughters, Mandy and Erin, taking
great pride in their accomplishments, and he was further blessed
with four grandchildren, Lauren, Kate, Noble, and Pike; and
WHEREAS, A loving family man and a true and loyal friend,
Danny Strickland will forever be remembered with deep affection
by all those who shared in the richness of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Danny Paul
Strickland and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Charla Rolph-Strickland; to his daughters,
Mandy Strickland Kizer and her husband, Kris, and Erin Strickland
Johnston and her husband, Jeff; to his grandchildren, Lauren,
Kate, Noble, and Pike; to his mother, Tommie Strickland; to his
brother, Leon Strickland, and his wife, Lynn; to his
sister-in-law, Sally Knox; to his brother-in-law, Jim Leonard,
and his wife, Linda; to his niece, Leslie Knox, and nephews,
Charles Herrington and Richard McKee; and to his other relatives
and numerous friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Danny Paul Strickland.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate