Bill Text: TX HR692 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 692 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of William Ashby of Henderson.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-22 - Reported enrolled [HR692 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR692-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 692



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
	a close with the passing of William Ashby on February 17, 2019, at
	the age of 80; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Jim and Bonnie Bell Ashby, William Ashby
	was born in Rusk County on April 29, 1938; he graduated from
	Henderson High School in 1957 and went on to serve his country in
	the United States Army; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ashby enjoyed the love and support of his wife,
	Sandra, and they shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 39 years;
	he took great pride in his children, Stacy, Debbie, and Renee, and
	with the passing years he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow
	to include four grandchildren, Rachel, Laura, Hunter, and Hannah,
	and two great-grandchildren, Halie and Harley; and
	WHEREAS, In the course of his career with the Henderson Daily
	News, Mr. Ashby worked as advertising manager for 36 years before
	his retirement; he was active in the Kiwanis Club and First Baptist
	Church, and he served his community as president of the Rusk County
	Historical Commission, where he was instrumental in the success of
	the Depot Museum; and
	WHEREAS, This notable Texan garnered a number of awards in
	recognition of his outstanding efforts, including the 1971 John R.
	Alford Young Man of the Year award and the 2008 Lifetime Achievement
	Award from the Henderson Area Chamber of Commerce; he was also named
	as one of the 2008 Distinguished Alumni by the Henderson ISD Alumni
	Association; and
	WHEREAS, While the death of William Ashby brings great
	sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
	be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Ashby and
	extend heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and many 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 William
	Ashby.

	Clardy

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 692 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House