ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 37	By:	Sykes, Adelson, Aldridge, Allen, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brecheen, Brinkley, Brown, Burrage, Childers, Coates, Crain, David, Eason McIntyre, Ellis, Fields, Ford, Garrison, Halligan, Holt, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Rob), Jolley, Justice, Laster, Lerblance, Marlatt, Mazzei, McAffrey, Newberry, Nichols, Paddack, Russell, Schulz, Shortey, Simpson, Sparks, Stanislawski, Treat, Wilson and Wyrick

A Resolution commending the career of Albert Hinshaw; mourning his loss; and directing distribution. 

WHEREAS, Albert Hinshaw was born on August 9, 1933, in Emporia, Kansas.  He attended Oklahoma A&M University, where he worked for the athletic department and his Godfather Henry Iba.  At Oklahoma A&M, Hinshaw was part of the ROTC program and met his future wife, Thala Roberts, of Duncan; and

WHEREAS, upon his graduation from Oklahoma A&M, Hinshaw served as a pilot in the United States Marine Corps from 1955-1961.  He was then employed by Halliburton in Duncan, where he helped establish the aviation department and served as a pilot, from 1961 until his retirement in 1994; and

WHEREAS, upon his retirement, Hinshaw became a very active community leader and public servant in Duncan, Oklahoma.  He served as Mayor of the City of Duncan, and as the City's Airport Commissioner.  He also served on the board of directors for the Cameron University Foundation, the Duncan Chamber of Commerce, the United Way, the Stephens County Historical Society, Duncan Senior Citizens and Women's Haven.  Hinshaw was also a member of the Duncan Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Committee, the Duncan Community Christmas Dinner Board of Directors and the First United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, Hinshaw's example of public service and community spirit was evident in his approach to each day.  He would frequently visit elderly members of the community who were unable to leave their homes.  He would trim trees for those who were incapable of doing so.  He would deliver personal donations to charitable organizations and volunteered each year at the Duncan Community Christmas Dinner; and

WHEREAS, Albert Hinshaw died April 25, 2011, in Duncan, Oklahoma.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 53RD OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate commends the public, military and civic service of Albert Hinshaw and hails his many contributions to the State of Oklahoma and his local community.

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate joins others in mourning the loss of this outstanding Oklahoma leader, Albert Hinshaw.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to his son, Frederick Miller Hinshaw of Marlow, Oklahoma, his daughter, Lizbeth Hinshaw Kurtz of Comanche, Oklahoma, the Duncan Chamber of Commerce and the Stephens County Historical Museum.

Adopted by the Senate the 6th day of March, 2012.

	
	Presiding Officer of the Senate