MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2004 3rd Extraordinary Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Upshaw, Akins, Aldridge, Arinder, Bailey, Baker (74th), Baker (8th), Banks, Barnett, Beckett, Bentz, Blackmon, Bondurant, Bounds, Broomfield, Brown, Buck, Burnett, Calhoun, Capps, Carlton, Chism, Clark, Clarke, Coleman (29th), Coleman (65th), Compretta, Cummings, Davis, Dedeaux, Denny, Dickson, Eaton, Ellington, Ellis, Espy, Evans, Fillingane, Flaggs, Fleming, Formby, Franks, Fredericks, Frierson, Gadd, Gibbs, Green, Gregory, Guice, Gunn, Hamilton (109th), Hamilton (6th), Harrison, Hines, Holland, Holloway, Horne, Howell, Huddleston, Hudson, Ishee, Janus, Jennings, Johnson, Lott, Malone, Markham, Martinson, Masterson, Mayhall, Mayo, McBride, McCoy, Middleton, Miles, Mims, Moak, Montgomery, Moore, Morris, Moss, Myers, Nicholson, Parker, Patterson, Peranich, Perkins, Pierce, Read, Reed, Reeves, Reynolds, Robinson (63rd), Robinson (84th), Rogers (14th), Rogers (61st), Rotenberry, Scott, Shows, Simpson, Smith (27th), Smith (39th), Smith (59th), Snowden, Staples, Stevens, Straughter, Stringer, Sullivan, Taylor, Thomas, Turner, Vince, Ward, Warren, Watson, Weathersby, Wells-Smith, Whittington, Woods, Young, Zuber
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF HERMAN C. GLAZIER, JR., AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.
WHEREAS, Herman C. Glazier, Jr., a statesman and gentleman of true distinction, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, October 27, 2004, to enter into eternal rest with his Heavenly Father, causing great sorrow and loss to his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, born October 25, 1918, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the only child of Herman Glazier, Sr., and Pearl Myers Glazier, Mr. Glazier completed undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi, where he was active in many facets of campus activities, including The Mississippian newspaper, Omicron Delta Kappa, ROTC and Kappa Sigma; and
WHEREAS, after beginning law school, he was called to active duty with the 31st Dixie Division, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant a week after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and served four years in the 66th Armored Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division during the invasions of North Africa and Sicily, landing on Omaha Red on D-Day in Normandy; and
WHEREAS, later fighting in the Battle of the Bulge, Mr. Glazier returned to the states as a Major and ultimately retired as Lieutenant Colonel with the Mississippi National Guard; and
WHEREAS, a grand intellect, Mr. Glazier was allowed to take his law exams without having completed his course work, while on leave from the military service and he successfully passed those exams and was admitted to practice before Mississippi and federal courts in 1942; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Glazier began his practice of law in 1946 in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, with former Governor Fielding Wright, served as Senator for Sharkey and Issaquena Counties from 1952 until 1956 and served as Assistant Secretary of the Mississippi Senate in 1960 and 1962; and
WHEREAS, in 1963, Mr. Glazier assumed his new position as Executive Assistant (now known as Chief of Staff) for seven consecutive Mississippi Governors: Ross Barnett, Paul Johnson, John Bell Williams, Bill Waller, Cliff Finch, William Winter and Bill Allain; and
WHEREAS, recognized as one of the foremost authorities of Mississippi statutory law and legislative procedure, Mr. Glazier used his considerable talents to support and enhance the relationship between the Legislature and the executive branches of government, and he was highly respected by all who served in those arenas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Glazier also served as Chairman of the Southern Governor's Conference Advisory Committee, member of the Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board, Commissioner of The Mississippi State Bar, member of the Mississippi Economic Council, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
WHEREAS, having chosen to devote much of his career to the service of the people of Mississippi, Mr. Glazier's career represented one of the most significant contributions that anyone could make to our state and its government; and
WHEREAS, a longtime Christian, serving as an elder and choir member at numerous Presbyterian churches, Mr. Glazier was a member of the Diamondhead Community Church, and he leaves to cherish his legacy: wife, DeLores Ball Glazier; children, Mrs. James (Jan) Gabriel and Robert G. (Bobby) Horton; two grandsons and a host of friends and companions; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature to recognize and commend the lives of such notable Mississippians as Mr. Glazier, whose contributions to the citizens of the State of Mississippi have proven monumental and serve as a beacon of excellence in state affairs:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend the life of a great and legendary Mississippian, Mr. Herman C. Glazier, Jr., and extend deepest sympathy to his family and friends upon his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Mr. Herman C. Glazier, Jr., and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.