82R17410 RYA-D
By: Howard of Travis H.R. No. 1135
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Robert W. Townsley, Jr., of Austin who passed away on September
7, 2010, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Bob Townsley was born in Blanco on March 15, 1920, to
Robert Townsley, Sr., and Nettie Townsley; raised in Austin, he
graduated from Austin High School in 1939; he continued his studies
at North Texas Agricultural College before going to work with the
Texas Highway Department; shortly after the outbreak of World War
II, he answered his nation's call to duty and joined the U.S. Army
Air Corps; and
WHEREAS, After his discharge from the army, Mr. Townsley
returned to work with the Texas Highway Department; during his
distinguished 45 years of service with that agency, he received
numerous promotions, and for 26 years he served as director of the
Motor Vehicle Division; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Townsley and his wife, Alice, enjoyed a
rewarding marriage that spanned 64 years, until her passing on
April 7, 2010; he was blessed with two children, Judy and Steve, as
well as a grandson, Sean, and a great-granddaughter, Helena; and
WHEREAS, Known for his warm personality and good humor,
Mr. Townsley made many friends around the state over the course of
his long tenure with the highway department; in his free time, he
delighted in playing golf, and his passion for the sport led to his
selection as president of the Austin Senior Golf Association; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant and a devoted family man,
Bob Townsley lived a rich and purposeful life, and he will long be
remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bob Townsley and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bobby Fulford; to his grandson,
Sean LaBounty, and his wife, Erin; to his great-granddaughter,
Helena; to his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jo and Dale Swain;
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 Robert
W. Townsley, Jr.