82R19564 BGU-D
By: Legler H.C.R. No. 135
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Bill Bailey is retiring as constable for Precinct 8
of Harris County on May 31, 2011, drawing to a close a notable
career in law enforcement that has spanned more than a
quarter-century; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Mr. Bailey was first elected to
his post in 1982; since taking office the following year, he has
helped to modernize the department throughout a period of
tremendous growth, and during that time, he has earned the respect
and admiration of his fellow citizens for his outstanding public
service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey is also admired by his peers in county
government; he has long been active in the Texas Association of
Counties, and in 2002 he became the first constable to serve as the
organization's president; and
WHEREAS, Before he began his tenure as constable, Mr. Bailey
worked in broadcasting for more than two decades; as a high school
student, he joined KTEM in Temple as an early morning deejay, and
following graduation, he worked at stations in Des Moines, Iowa,
and Peoria, Illinois; he later returned to the Lone Star State,
where he was hired by KIKK in Houston; in addition to earning a wide
following, he was awarded many honors, including the title of
Number One Country Music Broadcaster in a Major Market by Billboard
magazine; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey has pursued another interest with equal
passion; his love of horses and the outdoors, coupled with his
experience in radio, has made him a natural fit as a rodeo
announcer; from the early 1970s until the mid 1980s, he was a
commentator at the annual Texas Prison Rodeo, and his impressive
work in that role led to a part in the movie Stir Crazy; moreover, he
has been a dedicated volunteer with the Houston Livestock Show and
Rodeo since 1992; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Bill Bailey enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Janis, as well as the couple's two
daughters; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan's devotion to duty and
commitment to excellence have greatly contributed to the betterment
of Precinct 8 for nearly three decades, and Mr. Bailey may indeed
reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Bill Bailey on his retirement from Harris
County 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. Bailey as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.