Bill Text: TX SR799 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 799 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Howard Payne Coghlan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-17 - Reported enrolled [SR799 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR799-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 799


	In Memory
	of
	Howard Payne Coghlan

	WHEREAS, The city of Longview lost an admired attorney and
	civic leader with the passing of Howard Payne Coghlan on
	September 15, 2016, at the age of 89; and

	WHEREAS, Born to Emma and Jack Coghlan in Shreveport,
	Louisiana, on April 14, 1927, Howard Coghlan grew up in Marshall
	and Longview; a member of the Longview High School Class of 1944,
	he served in the Texas State Guard during World War II, and he
	went on to enlist in the United States Coast Guard; following his
	military service, he attended Kilgore College, distinguishing
	himself as president of the student body, the Veterans Club, and
	the Future Lawyers Club; he later earned a law degree at Southern
	Methodist University, where he was a member of the Order of the
	Barristers and the Kappa Alpha Order; and

	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan enjoyed a long and successful
	career as an attorney in the oil and gas industry; he was a
	director of the Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Company and chair of
	the Oil, Gas, and Mineral Section of the State Bar of Texas;
	moreover, he was vice chair of the Texas State Bar Presidents,
	editor of the Southwestern Law Journal, and a fellow of the Texas
	Bar Foundation; and

	WHEREAS, Active in his community, Mr. Coghlan served as a
	member of the Texas State Historical Commission, the Texas
	Historical Foundation board, and the LeTourneau University
	board, chair of the Longview centennial celebration, director of
	Longview Bank and Trust, and president of the Jaycees, the local
	Rotary Club, and the chamber of commerce; his myriad commendable
	efforts in behalf of his fellow residents included helping to
	establish the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center; he was
	also a valued congregant of First United Methodist Church of
	Longview for more than six decades; and

	WHEREAS, In recognition of his significant contributions
	to Longview and the East Texas region, Mr. Coghlan was presented
	with numerous accolades, including three Paul Harris Fellowships
	from the Rotary Club, the President's Award from the chamber of
	commerce, and the Outstanding Lawyer Award from the Gregg County
	Legal Secretaries Association; additionally, an oil derrick in
	Kilgore was named in his honor in 2003; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Coghlan shared 65 years of marriage with
	Dr. Peggy Coghlan, and he was further blessed with a son, Kelly,
	a daughter, Katie, and a beloved grandson, Kelly Jack; and

	WHEREAS, Respected for his generosity, kindness, and
	integrity by all who knew him, Howard Coghlan lived a caring and
	purposeful life, and he leaves behind a record of service that
	his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Howard Payne
	Coghlan and extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many
	friends; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
	so in memory of Howard Coghlan.

	Hughes



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 17, 2017, by a
		rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate