Bill Text: TX SR381 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Cleo Weldon Bay Sr.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-06 - Reported enrolled [SR381 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR381-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 381
In Memory
of
Cleo Weldon Bay Sr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Killeen in mourning the loss of Cleo Weldon Bay Sr.,
who died July 24, 2016, at the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Cleo Bay was born on June 21, 1920, along Cowhouse
Creek in Bell County; he was a prominent businessman and an
active civic leader in Killeen, and he was admired for his many
contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, During World War II, Mr. Bay served with
distinction as a tank commander in the European Theater, and he
earned a Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious achievements while
in combat; after the war, he returned to Killeen to join his father
and brothers in operating a chain of local grocery stores; and
WHEREAS, Continuing on a path of business leadership,
Mr. Bay opened his first automotive dealership, Bay Long
Oldsmobile GMC, in 1968, and in the ensuing years, he became a
prominent leader in the Killeen automotive market; among his many
endeavors, he opened Bay Long Toyota, Killeen Chrysler Plymouth,
and Cleo Bay Honda, and he maintained involvement in several of
his dealerships until 2012; and
WHEREAS, An enthusiastic servant of the community, Mr. Bay
was involved with numerous civic and charitable organizations;
he was proud to have served as president of the Killeen Chamber of
Commerce, and he played an integral role in bringing Central
Texas College to the area; in 2010, he was honored with a Golden
Deeds Award by the Exchange Club of Killeen for his many civic
contributions and his commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband and father and a highly respected
member of the community, Cleo Bay was admired by many, and he
leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Cleo Weldon Bay Sr.; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Cleo Weldon Bay Sr.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate