SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 222
In Memory
of
William Henry Borchers
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of New Braunfels in mourning the loss of longtime
attorney and civic leader William Henry Borchers, who died
January 2, 2011, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Bill Borchers was born in Lavaca County on August
13, 1923; he graduated from Yoakum High School in 1940 and
studied typing and shorthand at Baldwin Business College; he
joined the United States Army and served in the infantry during
World War II; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, he completed his
undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University and earned his law
degree from Baylor Law School; he worked as a claims adjuster for
Allstate Insurance Company, and upon passing the bar
examination, he worked as an assistant district attorney in
Harris County; he then joined the law firm of Carl & Lee in
Houston; and
WHEREAS, Bill married Joyce Word on June 30, 1956; the
family moved to New Braunfels in the fall of 1959 and Bill began
his own legal practice; in 1963, he and Joyce created the Oakwood
Estates subdivision, and from that point forward, Bill played an
active role in the land development business; and
WHEREAS, He served as Comal County Democratic Chairman
from 1960 to 1964, and in 1965, he was appointed city attorney; he
was the oldest practicing attorney in New Braunfels and a mentor
and role model for young attorneys who often sought his counsel;
and
WHEREAS, He was instrumental in the creation of the New
Braunfels National Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank; he was a member of
First United Methodist Church and the Bible study fellowship; he
served as Exalted Ruler of the New Braunfels Elks Lodge, and he
was an active member of the Breakfast Lions Club for more than 25
years; and
WHEREAS, Bill Borchers was a highly esteemed gentleman who
was renowned for his good business principles and his old-style
standards; he was regarded a true country gentleman and a good,
honest person, who always looked out for the best interests of
his community; he will be deeply missed by all who knew him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of William Henry
Borchers and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family:
his daughters, Marcia McGlothlin, and her husband, Forrest, and
Bonnie Duettra, and her husband, Andrew; his brothers, Dr.
Charles Borchers; O. R. "Jimmy" Borchers, and his wife, Betty
Ann; and Marion "Jack" Borchers, and his wife, Robbie; his
brother-in-law, Tim D. Word, and his wife, Suzanne; and his four
grandchildren and great-grandson; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of William Henry Borchers.
Wentworth
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 14, 2011,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate