SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 604
	In Memory
	of
	O. C. Haley
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of San Antonio and San Marcos in mourning the loss of
	O. C. Haley, who died April 4, 2015, at the age of 74; and
	WHEREAS, O. C. Haley was born on February 12, 1941, in
	Poteet; he was a star football player at Poteet High School, and
	in 1959, he was named the First Team All-State Center; he played
	football at the University of Oklahoma for a year and then
	returned to his home state to play for Southwest Texas State
	College, now known as Texas State University; and
	WHEREAS, He became a diehard Bobcat and when an injury
	ended his football career, he redirected his enthusiasm for the
	school by becoming manager of the Strutters, the school's
	precision dance team; he continued to support the Strutters long
	after his college years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Haley was one of Texas State University's most
	active and honored alumni; he traveled around the world with the
	Strutters, and he helped fund numerous projects for the team and
	for Bobcat athletes; he served multiple terms as president of the
	Bexar County Chapter of the Texas Alumni Association, and over
	the years, he was recognized with numerous alumni awards; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his extensive work on behalf of the
	university, Mr. Haley had a rewarding career as a driver's
	education instructor and as an administrator with the North East
	Independent School District in San Antonio; during his tenure
	with the district, he published Standards for High School Driver
	Education in Texas and was often invited to address the Texas
	State Board of Education and the Texas House and Senate Education
	Committees as a subject matter expert on educational issues; and
	WHEREAS, He shared nearly 17 years of marriage with Johanna
	Stallman, a former Strutters captain, and he was blessed with two
	stepchildren and two stepgrandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Haley was a revered citizen who was beloved by
	many, and his exceptional contributions to his alma mater and to
	his state will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of O. C. Haley; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of O. C. Haley.
	Campbell
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 22, 2015, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate