Bill Text: TX SR795 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of H. William Card, Jr., of Harlingen.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-18 - Printed in full [SR795 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR795-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 795
In Memory
of
H. William Card, Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Harlingen in mourning the loss of longtime civic
leader H. William Card, Jr., who died July 18, 2010, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Bill Card was an exemplary citizen who was widely
admired in the community for his many achievements; he came to
Harlingen in 1968 to become commandant of the Marine Military
Academy following a distinguished 28-year career in the United
States Marine Corps, during which he saw combat at Iwo Jima and
rose to the rank of colonel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Card entered the banking industry in 1975 and
went on to become president of the First National Bank of Harlingen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Card served as mayor of Harlingen from 1987 to
1998; blessed with the ability to bring together diverse points
of view for the common good, he was able to convince the leaders
of neighboring cities to work cooperatively for mutual goals; he
was one of the longest-serving mayors in the city's history, and
he never stopped working to make Harlingen a better city; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, Bill
Card gave generously to others, and his wisdom, his positive
attitude, and his dedication to his community will not be
forgotten by those who knew him; he was beloved by his family and
friends, and he will long be remembered with affection and
appreciation by all those who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family and friends of H. William Card, Jr.; 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
Bill Card.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 18, 2011, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate