SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 964
In Memory
of
William Gillette Gill Jr.
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of William Gillette Gill Jr., who died
April 11, 2015, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, William Gill was born August 1, 1944, in San
Antonio; he grew up in Corpus Christi, where he developed a love
of the outdoors that would last his entire life; and
WHEREAS, He married the love of his life, Catherine, in
1966, and the couple enjoyed 48 years of marriage together; they
raised two sons, David and Aubrey, and were blessed with two
grandchildren, Archer Coleman and Violet Olivia Gill; and
WHEREAS, He served with distinction as a captain in the
United States Air Force during the Vietnam War; after his
military service, he and Catherine moved to Austin, where he
began a fulfilling, 34-year career in state service with the
Texas Air Control Board, now known as the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality; after his retirement, he continued his
commitment to public service by joining the Capital Area Council
of Governments, where he served for four years; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of courage and strength who gave
generously to others, and his wisdom and valued counsel will not be
forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather
who had a tough exterior and a warm heart, and he leaves behind
memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of William Gillette Gill Jr.; 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 Gillette Gill Jr.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate