Bill Text: TX SR21 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 21 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Charles "Hong Kong" Winters Wilson.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)

Status: (Passed) 2013-01-23 - Reported enrolled [SR21 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR21-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 21


	In Memory
	of
	Charles Winters Wilson

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Charles "Hong Kong" Winters Wilson, who
	died January 11, 2013, at the age of 91; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson was a global force in the fields of
	military and commercial aviation; he was born to fly, it seems,
	and his contributions while navigating the wild blue yonder were
	many; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson was born June 9, 1921, in Dublin,
	Texas; early in his life, he knew he wanted to be a pilot, and the
	fastest route to flight school was through the Royal Canadian Air
	Force, which he joined at age 19; and
	WHEREAS,






	WHEREAS, After World War II, Mr. Wilson joined Philippine
	Airlines in Manila; while based in the island capital, he met and
	married Consuelo Taylor, a flight attendant who would become his
	lifelong love; the couple enjoyed 65 years of marriage and raised
	four children; and
	WHEREAS, His illustrious commercial career included his
	piloting of the first eastbound DC6 revenue flight across the
	Pacific Ocean and a three-year stint with Ethiopia Airlines;
	later, he returned stateside and flew for Transco Company in
	Houston; during his career above the clouds, Hong Kong Wilson
	flew several noteworthy aircraft, including the Tiger Moth and
	the Falcon Jet; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
	gave generously to others, and he leaves behind memories that
	will be cherished forever by his family and countless friends;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Charles Winters Wilson; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	the members of his family as an expression of high esteem from the
	Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
	in memory of Charles Wilson.
	Fraser, Taylor



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 23, 2013, by
		a rising vote.



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		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate