SR658 - In memory of Leonard Harcrow of Big Sandy.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 658       In Memory   of   Leonard Harcrow            WHEREAS, The life of an admired educator and a friend to   many drew to a close with the passing of Leonard Harcrow of Big   Sandy on May 10, 2025, at the age of 92; and          WHEREAS, Born in Delta County on July 23, 1932, Leonard   Harcrow grew up with three sisters and graduated from Cooper High   School; he earned his bachelor's degree from East Texas State   University in 1955 and his master's degree in 1972, and after   beginning student teaching in Winnsboro, he taught in the West   Delta, Dallas, and Mount Pleasant Independent School Districts;   he had a strong belief in trade education, and as an   administrator in Mount Pleasant, he set up a vocational program   that was recognized as the best in the state; dedicated to his   profession, he served as president of the Texas Vocational   Administrators and Supervisors Association; he retired in 1990   but went on to work for another decade as a security guard for   Texas Utilities; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Harcrow served his community in a number of   capacities, including as president of the Mount Pleasant Kiwanis   Club and as a board member of the Titus County Child Protective   Services; in addition, he was a valued congregant of Friendly   Baptist Church in Tyler and the Pathfinders Sunday school class;   he loved gardening and always grew enough vegetables to share   with friends; and          WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Harcrow was the father   of a daughter, Andrea, and two sons, Jim and Timothy; following   the passing of his first wife, Margaret, he was fortunate enough   to find love a second time, and he and OraLee Harcrow shared a   fulfilling marriage of 25 years; and          WHEREAS, Although Leonard Harcrow is deeply missed, he has   left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they   will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Leonard Harcrow   and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to   his wife, OraLee Harcrow; to his children, Andrea Whittle and her   husband, Jack, Jim Harcrow, and Timothy Harcrow and his wife,   Becky; to his stepchildren, Donna and Jimmy Trantham and James   "Andy" Reed; to his 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren;   and to his many other relatives and 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 Leonard Harcrow.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate