Bill Text: TX SR132 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Bill Parrott.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-02-06 - Reported enrolled [SR132 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR132-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Bill Parrott | ||
WHEREAS, Memories of joyful times and meaningful | ||
accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of | ||
Bill Parrott of Lindale, who passed away on June 20, 2016, at the | ||
age of 86; and | ||
WHEREAS, Born in Tyler on May 10, 1930, to Roscoe and Edith | ||
Parrott, Bill Parrott answered his nation's call to duty during | ||
the Korean War and served with the United States Navy; he later | ||
moved to Lindale in 1963 and enjoyed a fulfilling career in | ||
construction; and | ||
WHEREAS, Engaged in his community, Mr. Parrott was the | ||
founder and primary benefactor of the Old Mill Pond Museum and a | ||
member of the local Rotary Club and the Lindale Area Chamber of | ||
Commerce, which bestowed on him the 2007 Citizen of the Year | ||
Award; he was also a valued congregant of the First Baptist | ||
Church of Lindale, where he served as a deacon for many years; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Parrott was blessed in all his endeavors with | ||
the love and support of his wife of 58 years, Gloria Parrott, and | ||
he took immense pride in his daughter, Donna Morman, and his | ||
grandson, Trent Morman; and | ||
WHEREAS, Bill Parrott lived a rich and purposeful life | ||
centered around his faith, his family, and his community, and he | ||
leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire those who | ||
knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Bill Parrott and | ||
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be | ||
it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do | ||
so in memory of Bill Parrott. | ||
Hughes | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 6, 2017, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |