[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 21 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E252]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN MEMORY OF WALTER SHERIDAN HARPOOL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 5, 2007

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Walter Sheridan 
Harpool of Denton, Texas, who passed away at 84 years of age on Sunday, 
January 28, 2007.
  Mr. Walter Harpool, also known as ``Pinky'', was born in Hebron, 
Texas on February 14, 1922 to Josephine and R.T. Harpool. The family 
moved to Denton, Texas in 1928, and later started the company Harpool 
Seed, Inc. Created in 1962, Harpool Fertilizer Co. was the first 
independent bulk blending plant for fertilizer in Texas.
  Mr. Harpool served in the Army Air Force during World War II. After 
training at Santa Ana, King City and Lancaster, CA, he received his 
wings at Phoenix, AZ. He became a flight instructor at Perrin Field, 
Sherman, TX, and then took B-18 training at Sebring, FL. Mr. Harpool 
was later stationed at Langley Field as a pilot for radar students.
  Due to his dedication and passion for agriculture and agribusiness, 
he was honored as Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture in 1987, and in 
1998 was name Conservation Businessman of the Year. He had a fine 
interest in farm production and improvement, and regularly donated 
materials such as seed and fertilizer for agriculture research and 
demonstrations across the state of Texas. Not only did he serve as 
Chairman of the Denton County Program Building Committee, where he 
worked with numerous crop and livestock committees, but he also served 
on the State Board of Agriculture during Governor Bill Clements 
administration. Mr. Walter Harpool was an avid supporter of many civic 
functions, such as the Denton Youth Fair, the North Texas State Fair, 
United Way, and the Denton Chamber of Commerce.
  In 1987 Mr. Harpool bought and renovated an old train caboose, which 
he used as his office. He enjoyed the occasions on which his friends 
and customers would drop by to visit him. His outstanding and honest 
character continued to delight those he came into contact with. Despite 
his life as a strong businessman, taking care of his family held the 
utmost importance to Mr. Harpool. He showered them with love and 
devotion, and took pride in providing for them.
  Mr. Walter Sheridan Harpool is survived by his wife, Rose Harpool, 
his son, Walter S. Harpool, Jr., and his brother, Tom Harpool. I extend 
my sincerest sympathies to his family and friends, and I am honored to 
have been able to represent such a remarkable man.

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