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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SAMUEL ``LOYD'' NEAL
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HON. MICHAEL CLOUD
of texas
in the house of representatives
Friday, August 5, 2022
Mr. CLOUD. Madam Speaker, today, I wish to honor the life and legacy of Samuel ``Loyd'' Neal.
Loyd Neal was a leader committed to serving his neighbors in Corpus Christi and Nueces County.
Born in Paris, Texas, Loyd went on to join the United States Army and attend Texas A&M University.
After graduating from Texas A&M in 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Thetis, and they moved to Fort Benning, Georgia, where Loyd would report for Army Ranger School.
In 1963, Loyd and Thetis moved to Corpus Christi and made it their permanent home.
Corpus Christi gave Loyd his start in the insurance industry.
His career in the industry lasted 40 years, alongside a 30-year career in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve.
Loyd left the military in 1989 having attained the rank of colonel.
In 1998, the City of Corpus Christi elected him to become mayor.
He was re-elected three more times, and his 8-year tenure was successful in facilitating the construction of the American Bank Center Arena, Whataburger Field, and updating the Harbor Bridge.
His passion for his community made it difficult for Corpus Christi to let him go as their leader.
Two years after he stepped down as mayor of Corpus Christi, he was elected to serve as Nueces County judge.
He served in this role for 12 years, and people leaned on him to help rebuild following Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Loyd's service to the city and county went beyond that of official office.
He volunteered his spare time to other organizations and groups dedicated to serving the Corpus Christi region.
As a veteran, he was committed to helping members of our military and veterans.
It was only natural that he would be appointed by Governors Bush and Perry to serve on both the Texas Strategic Military Planning Commission and the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
He also championed local military bases and veterans on the South Texas Military Task Force.
In addition to membership in these military organizations, Loyd served as president of the Texas Municipal League, chairman of the Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation, chairman of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the I-69 Alliance, and the list goes on.
From the Harbor Bridge to Whataburger Field, Loyd Neal's impact on the community will live on for years to come.
Corpus Christi was made better as a result of Loyd Neal.
His family and loved ones are in my prayers during this time of loss.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 132(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 132(2)
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