Bill Text: TX HR859 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 859 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Bill Title: In memory of Frank M. Pool of San Angelo.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-28 - Reported enrolled [HR859 Detail]

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	By: Darby	H.R. No. 859



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The city of San Angelo lost one of its most admired
	and influential community leaders with the passing of Frank M. Pool
	on January 12, 2017, at the age of 98; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Hill County, near Grandview, on August 29,
	1918, Frank Pool was the son of Francis Marion and Elizabeth Morrow
	Pool; he grew up in Waco, where he developed a strong work ethic
	from a young age, and he went on to receive a degree in petroleum
	engineering from Texas A&M University in 1941; while there, he was
	recognized as a distinguished student and served as a member of the
	Corps of Cadets; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Pool briefly worked for Humble Oil before being
	called to active duty in the U.S. Army during World War II; as a
	platoon leader in the First Armored Division, he fought against
	German forces in North Africa, and he was later deployed to Europe
	as a captain and company commander with responsibility for 400 men
	and 44 tanks; he and his troops saw heavy combat during the Allied
	advance on Germany, and for his valorous efforts, he was awarded the
	Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and
	two Purple Hearts; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Pool met and began a whirlwind romance with the
	love of his life, the former Elizabeth Hughes, while he was
	temporarily in the United States between wartime deployments; the
	couple exchanged wedding vows on February 16, 1946, and enjoyed 66
	years of marriage before Mrs. Pool passed away; they were blessed
	with three children, Frank, Mary Ellen, and Martha, and they took
	great pride in watching their family grow to include many
	grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, In 1948, Mr. Pool and his wife moved to San Angelo,
	where he founded Pool Well Servicing Company; this marked the
	beginning of a long and prosperous career in the energy business,
	which showcased his engineering skill and considerable creativity
	as he sought new ways of exploring for oil and gas; his company
	eventually became a giant in the industry, with more than 1,000 rigs
	located in the United States and over 20 foreign countries; he
	served the firm as president from 1948 to 1978 and then as managing
	director and president emeritus until 1995, and he continued to act
	as an oil industry consultant into the 21st century; and
	WHEREAS, A leader in his profession and his community,
	Mr. Pool contributed his time and expertise as a member of the
	Petroleum Engineering Industry Board at Texas A&M and served on the
	boards of San Angelo National Bank and Texas Commerce Bancshares,
	among numerous other businesses and organizations; he was a strong
	advocate for integration during his tenure as president of the San
	Angelo Board of Education from 1954 to 1959, and he also served on
	the State Board of Education; in recognition of his wide-ranging
	volunteer efforts, he was named San Angelo's Citizen of the Year in
	2007; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his faith, Mr. Pool was a longtime
	member of First Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and taught
	a Sunday school class; in his free time, he enjoyed playing golf,
	hunting, fishing, traveling, and cheering for the Aggies; more than
	anything else, he treasured the time he spent with his family, and
	some of his happiest memories involved welcoming friends and loved
	ones to the beautiful mountain home that he and his wife shared in
	Lake City, Colorado, his favorite place on earth; and
	WHEREAS, Frank Pool built a life that was extraordinarily
	rich in accomplishments and in meaningful service to others, and
	although he is deeply missed, he will always be remembered with the
	greatest respect and affection by all who had the good fortune to
	know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Frank M. Pool and
	extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; and, be
	it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Frank Pool.