Bill Text: TX HR2147 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Bobby Gerald Gillis of Sulphur Springs.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-05-25 - Reported enrolled [HR2147 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-HR2147-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2147 |
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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the | ||
passing of Bobby Gerald Gillis of Sulphur Springs on June 27, 2013, | ||
at the age of 81; and | ||
WHEREAS, Bobby Gillis was born in Cumby on November 24, 1931, | ||
to Aura Kyle and Ruth Marie Gillis; on February 2, 1959, he married | ||
the former Janelle Gill; the couple enjoyed 54 loving years | ||
together and were blessed with a son, John; and | ||
WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Army, Mr. Gillis | ||
had a notable career as a highway contractor and businessman; he | ||
worked with his family's company, A. K. Gillis & Sons, for more than | ||
60 years, and he was a valued member of the Texas Good Roads and | ||
Transportation Association; and | ||
WHEREAS, Although Bobby Gillis is deeply missed, cherished | ||
memories of time spent in his company will long endure in the hearts | ||
of his many loved ones; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bobby Gerald Gillis | ||
and extend sincere condolences to his 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bobby | ||
Gillis. | ||
Flynn | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 2147 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||