Bill Text: TX HR24 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 24 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Carl James "Jimmy" Cahill Jr. of Sonora.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-09-02 - Reported enrolled [HR24 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR24-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 24



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
	of Carl James Cahill Jr. of Sonora, who passed away on June 4, 2021,
	at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Wanda and Carl Cahill, Jimmy Cahill was
	born on May 29, 1943, and grew up with the companionship of a
	sister, Diana; he graduated from Sonora High School in 1961, and he
	went on to attend Texas Tech University, where he earned a degree in
	business administration in 1966; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Cahill enjoyed a successful career working for
	Carl J. Cahill, Inc., his father's oil field construction company;
	he eventually took over the business, and under his able
	leadership, the company served countless ranchers and oilmen
	throughout Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A skilled entrepreneur, Mr. Cahill contributed
	immeasurably to the vitality and economic well-being of Sonora; he
	supported local mohair producers by founding Sonora Mohair &
	Company and Ol' Sonora Trading Company, and he created I-10
	Magazine to promote area businesses; in addition, he helped
	organize Covered Wagon Dinner Theater at the Caverns of Sonora, and
	he served on the board of the Eaton Hill Nature Center and Preserve;
	and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Cahill was married to the former Ruthie Shafer
	for 43 years until her passing in 2010; fortunate enough to find
	love again, he shared a fulfilling relationship of 11 years with his
	second wife, Linda Cahill; he was the devoted father of two
	children, Kelly and Chacho, and he took great pride in his
	grandchildren, Rebeckah, Reagan, Gage, Lane, and Carson; he also
	had the pleasure of welcoming into his family a stepdaughter, Amy
	Love Sykes, and her children; and
	WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Cahill enjoyed ranching,
	hunting, and fishing, as well as following Sonora Broncos football
	and watching horse races; he held a deep appreciation for history,
	and he gave numerous historical tours of Sonora and Sutton County;
	and
	WHEREAS, Jimmy Cahill lived a life that was rich in personal
	and professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of
	inspiration to those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Carl James Cahill Jr. and extend sincere condolences to his loved
	ones; 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 Jimmy
	Cahill.

	Murr

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 24 was unanimously adopted by a rising
	vote of the House on August 30, 2021.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House