SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 716
In Memory
of
Roy Dowell Hailey
WHEREAS, The passing of Roy Dowell Hailey of Houston on
February 16, 2015, at the age of 59, has brought a profound loss
to the family, friends, and colleagues of this accomplished
Texan; and
WHEREAS, Roy Hailey was born in Rosebud in 1955, the son of
Dowell and Mary Martha Hailey; he spent his childhood on his
family's ranch in the nearby town of Baileyville, where he
developed a passion for the outdoors that would remain with him
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin,
Mr. Hailey earned his law degree from the South Texas College of
Law in 1981; he was a longtime partner in the firm of Butler &
Hailey in Houston, and he specialized in representing community
associations, earning a distinguished reputation for his effective
advocacy; he also volunteered extensively, serving as president
of the Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations
Institute, and he was an acclaimed author on topics of relevance
to community associations; in addition, he joined legislative
action groups in their behalf, and he most recently served as
cochair of the Texas Community Association Advocates; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by his strong faith and genuine zest for
life, Roy Hailey enjoyed a rewarding marriage of more than three
decades with his wife, June, and he was deeply devoted to their
sons, Andrew and Niels; he delighted in the company of his
friends and loved ones, and he could often be found driving a boat
on Lake Travis or spending time on his ranch in Baileyville,
riding horses, tending cattle, and hunting with his sons; he was
also a regular presence at Grace Presbyterian Church, which he
served as an elder for the past 12 years; and
WHEREAS, Roy Hailey was a champion for his clients and a
caring family man and friend, and although he is sorely missed by
all who knew him, he will forever be remembered with great
admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy Dowell Hailey
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, June Andersen Hailey; to his sons, Andrew Dowell Hailey and
Niels Oliver Hailey; to his brother, David Wall Hailey, and his
wife, Camille; to his nephew, Joshua Hailey, and nieces,
Elizabeth and Rebekah Hailey; and to his other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Roy Hailey.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 7, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate