Bill Text: TX HCR76 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 76 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of William B. Decker of Abilene.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-24 - Signed by the Governor [HCR76 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HCR76-Enrolled.html



	H.C.R. No. 76



	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the inspiring faith
	and leadership of William B. Decker of Abilene, who passed away on
	November 13, 2010, at the age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Laura and John Decker, Bill Decker was
	born in Wichita Falls on July 20, 1926; he enrolled at Abilene
	Christian University in 1943 but interrupted his education after
	his freshman year to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II; he
	returned to ACU after the war, served as student body president his
	senior year, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Greek New
	Testament studies in 1949; he earned a master's degree from Butler
	University in Indiana two years later; and
	WHEREAS, In 1953, Mr. Decker returned to Abilene Christian
	University, where he would spend the next 37 years; initially
	employed as an instructor and barracks supervisor, he went on to
	serve as an assistant professor in the Bible department for 10
	years; he later worked as director of public relations and as an
	estate planner in the development office; he subsequently returned
	to the Bible department, where he taught Greek and New Testament
	studies until his retirement in 1990; in honor of his distinguished
	service, he was named an Outstanding Faculty Member in 1986; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his life, Mr. Decker preached
	throughout Texas and in Indiana, California, and New Mexico, and he
	was a longtime elder at Abilene's University Church of Christ;
	moreover, he was a strong supporter of missionary work in Central
	and South America; and
	WHEREAS, For 61 years, he enjoyed the love and support of his
	wife, the former Mary Jo "Jody" Carter; together they raised four
	treasured children and shared in the joy of welcoming 13
	grandchildren into their family; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan will be deeply missed by those
	who were privileged to know him, but his selfless contributions
	will continue to resonate at Abilene Christian University and
	beyond for many years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby pay tribute to the life of William B. Decker and extend
	sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Jody
	Decker; to his children, Roma Freeman and her husband, Ray, Major
	(Ret.) Bill Decker and his wife, Kathy, Lisa Webb and her husband,
	Tom, and Cindy Isenhower and her husband, Donald; to his
	grandchildren, Randy Freeman, Robby Freeman, Julie Freeman Haney
	and her husband, Robert, First Lieutenant Andrew Freeman, First
	Lieutenant B. Alan Decker, Jr., Ashley Decker Hughes and her
	husband, Scott, Sarah Webb Rude and her husband, Jason, Thomas
	Webb, Laura Webb, Stacey Webb, Larry Isenhower and his wife, Julee,
	Anna Isenhower, and Roberta Isenhower; to his sister, Vera
	Boatwright; to his brother-in-law, James Carter and his wife,
	Wynetta; and to his 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 House of
	Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
	William B. Decker.

	King of Taylor


	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 76 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 10, 2011.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 76 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the Senate on March 14, 2011.

	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date

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	Governor