H.R. No. 1363
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of William Butcher of Houston, who passed away on July 4, 2007, at
the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Bayou City, Bill Butcher was the son
of William and Lucy Butcher; he graduated from Spring Branch High
School in 1956 and went on to serve a notable 30-year tenure as a
building inspector with the City of Houston; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Butcher was devoted to his family; he shared
nearly half a century of marriage with his wife, Brenda, with whom
he had three children, John, Mary Ann, and Bridget; in his free
time, he enjoyed doting on his grandchildren, hunting with his
brother, traveling with his wife, and cheering on the Houston
Astros; he was also a valued member of Spring Branch Community
Church; and
WHEREAS, Although Bill Butcher is deeply missed, memories of
this beloved Texan will be forever cherished by all those who held
him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Butcher and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Brenda; to his son, John Butcher; to his daughters, Mary Ann
Henderson and her husband, Steve, and Bridget Todd and her husband,
Toby; to his grandchildren; to his brother, Charles Butcher, and
his wife, Terry; and to his other 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
Butcher.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1363 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 27, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House