In memory of Leonard Harcrow.

89(R) SR 658 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 658

In Memory

of

Leonard Harcrow

WHEREAS, The life of an admired educator and a friend to

many drew to a close with the passing of Leonard Harcrow of Big

Sandy on May 10, 2025, at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, Born in Delta County on July 23, 1932, Leonard

Harcrow grew up with three sisters and graduated from Cooper High

School; he earned his bachelor's degree from East Texas State

University in 1955 and his master's degree in 1972, and after

beginning student teaching in Winnsboro, he taught in the West

Delta, Dallas, and Mount Pleasant Independent School Districts;

he had a strong belief in trade education, and as an

administrator in Mount Pleasant, he set up a vocational program

that was recognized as the best in the state; dedicated to his

profession, he served as president of the Texas Vocational

Administrators and Supervisors Association; he retired in 1990

but went on to work for another decade as a security guard for

Texas Utilities; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Harcrow served his community in a number of

capacities, including as president of the Mount Pleasant Kiwanis

Club and as a board member of the Titus County Child Protective

Services; in addition, he was a valued congregant of Friendly

Baptist Church in Tyler and the Pathfinders Sunday school class;

he loved gardening and always grew enough vegetables to share

with friends; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Harcrow was the father

of a daughter, Andrea, and two sons, Jim and Timothy; following

the passing of his first wife, Margaret, he was fortunate enough

to find love a second time, and he and OraLee Harcrow shared a

fulfilling marriage of 25 years; and

WHEREAS, Although Leonard Harcrow is deeply missed, he has

left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they

will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Leonard Harcrow

and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to

his wife, OraLee Harcrow; to his children, Andrea Whittle and her

husband, Jack, Jim Harcrow, and Timothy Harcrow and his wife,

Becky; to his stepchildren, Donna and Jimmy Trantham and James

"Andy" Reed; to his 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren;

and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be

prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Leonard Harcrow.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate