H.R. No. 2808
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of longtime Buda resident Gerald L. Bollinger, who died
on January 1, 2015, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Bollinger was born in Chester, Illinois, on
May 6, 1930, to Floyd and Marie Bollinger; answering his nation's
call to duty, he served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean
War, earning two Bronze Stars and other decorations; and
WHEREAS, After completing his service, Mr. Bollinger was a
civil servant for the federal government; he lived in Salinas,
California, for 20 years until his retirement in 1986, when he moved
to Buda, Texas, where he enjoyed the friendship of many before
returning to Salinas in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bollinger was a volunteer with the Civil Air
Patrol for more than three decades, and he rose to the rank of
lieutenant colonel; he led and took part in many search and rescue
missions, and he was responsible for finding nine individuals and
saving the lives of five; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Bollinger lived a rich and purposeful life,
and he leaves behind a record of patriotism and service to others
that will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gerald L. Bollinger
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
life partner, Donna E. Jaranilla; to his daughters, June
M. Stanfield and Joyce L. Ponton; to his son, Jay P. Bollinger; to
his brothers, Lyle Bollinger and Jean Bollinger; to his nine
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, four nephews, and two
nieces; 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 Gerald
L. Bollinger.
Isaac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2808 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House