83S20548 MDM-D
By: Hughes H.R. No. 142
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Wood County residents lost an esteemed member of
their community with the passing of Billy Frank Wansley of Quitman
on June 27, 2013, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Born in Mineola on April 15, 1948, Mr. Wansley was
the son of J. T. and Amie Wansley; shortly after graduating from
high school in Quitman, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and
completed a tour of duty in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, This courageous Texan subsequently forged a notable
33-year career in law enforcement; he served as sheriff of Wood
County from 2009 to 2012 and as chief of police in Quitman from 1995
to 2008; and
WHEREAS, A man of faith, Mr. Wansley was a valued congregant
of Lake Fork Baptist Church in Alba; his other affiliations
included the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, Marine Corps League
Detachment 1278, in Mineola, American Legion Post 340, in
Winnsboro, the Turkey Hill Shooting Club, in Mineola, the Lake
Country Fraternal Order of Police, the Lake Country Republicans,
and the American Quarter Horse Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wansley and his first wife, Glenda, shared a
rewarding relationship until her passing; fortunate to find love a
second time, he enjoyed many happy family times with his wife
Jeanette and took great pride in a cherished family circle that
included their daughter, Tanya, and their two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Although Bill Wansley is deeply missed, he leaves
behind treasured memories and an admirable record of public
service, legacies that will continue to comfort and inspire all who
were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Billy Frank Wansley and extend sincere condolences to the members
of his family: to his wife, Jeanette Wansley; to his daughter, Tanya
Weems; to his siblings, Jerry Wansley, David Wansley, and Katie
Turnage; to his grandchildren, Jody and Josh; and to his many 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 Bill
Wansley.