81R34210 CBE-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 2384
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The dean of Texas lobbyists, D. L. Willis, is
retiring from the Communications Workers of America in June 2009,
concluding a career that has spanned nearly five decades; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, "Dally" Willis
served his country in the South Pacific during World War II; in
1961, he became a full-time lobbyist for the legislative committee
of the CWA, and through the years, he has also contributed
significantly to the work of the Texas AFL-CIO and the Permian Basin
Central Labor Union; he has helped achieve numerous gains for the
labor movement, all the while winning friends on both sides of the
aisle with his affable greetings and trademark stickers
commemorating holidays and other occasions; and
WHEREAS, During 25 regular sessions, countless special
sessions, and all the days in between, Mr. Willis has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Margaret, and the couple celebrated
their 59th anniversary on May 12, 2009; moreover, Mr. Willis has
observed many of his birthdays in the throes of Texas politics, and
this year will be no different, for he is turning 89 years young on
May 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dally Willis has long distinguished himself as a
champion for the rights of Texas workers and their families, and his
exemplary efforts in their behalf will continue to resonate
throughout the Lone Star State for years to come; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dally Willis on his retirement as a
lobbyist for the Communications Workers of America and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Willis as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.