H.R. No. 2147
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Bobby Gerald Gillis of Sulphur Springs on June 27, 2013,
at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Gillis was born in Cumby on November 24, 1931,
to Aura Kyle and Ruth Marie Gillis; on February 2, 1959, he married
the former Janelle Gill; the couple enjoyed 54 loving years
together and were blessed with a son, John; and
WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Army, Mr. Gillis
had a notable career as a highway contractor and businessman; he
worked with his family's company, A. K. Gillis & Sons, for more than
60 years, and he was a valued member of the Texas Good Roads and
Transportation Association; and
WHEREAS, Although Bobby Gillis is deeply missed, cherished
memories of time spent in his company will long endure in the hearts
of his many loved ones; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bobby Gerald Gillis
and extend sincere condolences to his 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 Bobby
Gillis.
Flynn
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2147 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House