H.R. No. 2843
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Friends and family were greatly saddened by the loss
of William Richard Hirt of Yantis, who passed away on January 18,
2009, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Bill Hirt was born on February 2, 1940, to Oscar and
Helen Hirt in Pennsylvania; he earned a bachelor's degree in
accounting from Washington University, and over the course of 32
years, he worked as a business manager, contract negotiator, and
compliance officer for Vought Aircraft Industries; and
WHEREAS, After retiring, Mr. Hirt was active in the Vought
Retirees Club and, as an avid bass fisherman, he was a lifetime
member of the Vought Bass Club, which he further served as
president; he also enjoyed hiking, traveling, and reading; Mr. Hirt
contributed to the greater community through his service on the
boards of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Series in Greenville and
the Greenville Entertainment Series, and he remained committed to
his Lutheran faith throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, this devoted family man
enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Shirley, and he took
pleasure in spending time with his children, Roy, Chris, Joel, and
Tiffany, and his eight grandchildren, who knew him as "Papa Bill";
and
WHEREAS, Although William Hirt is deeply missed, those he
leaves behind will forever hold dear their many fond memories of
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Richard Hirt
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Shirley Hirt; to his children, Roy Hirt, Chris Eason and his
wife, Erin, the Reverend Joel Eason and his wife, Carolee, and
Tiffany Bello and her husband, Anthony; to his grandchildren,
Alexa, Cole, Jace, Brooke, Cassidy, and Elise Eason, Alexis Bello,
and Nathan Riddle and his wife, Lisa; and to his other relatives and
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
Hirt.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2843 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 1, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House