85R28145 JGH-D
By: Swanson H.R. No. 1974
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of William Lewis Black of Spring, who died on April 25,
2017, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Born in Lexington, Kentucky, on April 12, 1942, Bill
Black was a proud alumnus of the University of Kentucky, where he
met his future wife, Mary Lou; the couple were wed in 1964 and
shared a rewarding marriage that spanned more than half a century;
they were blessed with three sons, Andrew, Alan, and James, and they
later welcomed into their family five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black enjoyed a long and successful career in
civil engineering, and after his retirement, he remained active in
his community; a Northampton resident for more than 35 years, he was
appointed to the board of directors of the Northampton Municipal
Utility District in 1999, and he served for 16 years, leading the
efforts to create West Park, expand the tennis courts, install a
pedestrian bridge along the Inway walking trails, and establish the
new wastewater treatment facility; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black also mentored young people at Schultz
Elementary School, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and took
part in mission work with Klein United Methodist Church; throughout
his life, he remained a loyal fan of the Kentucky Wildcats
basketball team; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a dedicated civic leader,
Bill Black lived a rich and purposeful life, and those he leaves
behind will continue to be inspired by his example; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Lewis Black
and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Mary Lou Black; to his sons, Andrew Black and his wife,
Laurie, Alan Black and his wife, Annmarie, and James Black and his
wife, Tara; to his grandchildren, Victoria, Evan, Caelan, Addison,
and Molly Black; 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 Bill Black.