HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The death of Henry Franklin Nease at the age of 67 on December 13, 1992, has brought great sadness to the many friends and relatives of this retired educator and esteemed citizen of Abilene; and

WHEREAS, Born November 19, 1925, near Lawton, Oklahoma, Mr. Nease earned his bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls and his master's degree from McMurry University in Abilene; as a young man, he served his country with great distinction in the United States Air Force in the Korean conflict; and

WHEREAS, After completing his tour of duty, he married Shirley Waterstreet on June 12, 1954, and the happy couple embarked on a long and rewarding life together, moving to Abilene in 1957 where they settled and raised their six children; and

WHEREAS, An accomplished classroom instructor, Mr. Nease taught in the West Texas towns of Pecos and Robert Lee before joining the Abilene Independent School District where he enjoyed a highly successful and well‑regarded 21‑year tenure; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nease remained active in his retirement, championing the rights of retired citizens as a member and past president of the Abilene Chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons and as a member of the Abilene Retired Teachers Association; and

WHEREAS, From 1990 to 1992, Mr. Nease served this important portion of the population as a representative of West Central Texas in the Third Texas Silver‑Haired Legislature, an organization that studies issues of special concern to older Texans as well as of general concern to all our state's citizens; and

WHEREAS, A man of deep religious conviction, Mr. Nease belonged to the First United Methodist Church and was a cherished member of the Harvester's Sunday School Class; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Nease also was endowed with a great love for the outdoors and enjoyed spending free time fishing, gardening, farming, and relaxing with his family; and

WHEREAS, A man of rare dedication and vision, Henry Franklin Nease made significant contributions to more than two decades of educational progress in West Texas and provided a strong voice for the older citizens of his community; though his strength and good sense will be sorely missed, his memory will continue to serve as an inspiration to all those privileged to have known him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the life of Henry Franklin Nease and extend sympathy to the members of his family: to his beloved wife, Shirley; to his sister, Pauline Bruns of Lawton, Oklahoma; to his brothers, Leo Nease of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Felton Nease of Durham, North Carolina; to his daughter, Nancy Fisher and her husband Walter of Austin; to his daughter, Nora Nease of Austin; to his son, Neil Nease and his wife Linda of Berlin, Germany; to his son, Noel Nease of Denver, Colorado; to his son, Nathan Nease and his wife Belinda of Abilene; to his son, Nelson Nease of Austin; to his sister‑in‑law, Delana Nease of Lawton, Oklahoma; to his brothers‑in‑law, Joe McCune of Fletcher, Oklahoma, and David H. Waterstreet of Clyde; to his two grandchildren and 19 nieces and nephews; and to the other members of his family; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of his family and that when the House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Henry Franklin Nease.