H.R. No. 2704
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The cotton industry lost an admired leader with the
passing of Bill Lovelady of El Paso on January 29, 2017, at the age
of 70; and
WHEREAS, Born in El Paso on February 27, 1946, Bill Lovelady
was the son of Dan and Louise Lovelady; he grew up in Acala and
completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at The University of
Texas at El Paso; he began farming cotton in 1973 and practiced
cutting-edge conservation methods in his fields in El Paso and
Hudspeth Counties; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lovelady was dedicated to his industry and
helped shape the nation's agricultural policy through his
leadership in professional organizations; he traveled to many
countries promoting American cotton, and he was president of the
National Cotton Council at a crucial juncture; over the years, he
served the group in numerous capacities, including advisor to the
board, member of the Operations Committee, and chair of the
Beltwide Cotton Conference Steering Committee; he was also chair of
Supima and president of the Texas Association of Cotton Producer
Organizations and of the El Paso Valley Cotton Producers
Association; among myriad accolades, he received the 2009 Harry S.
Baker Distinguished Service Award from the NCC and the 2015
Southwest Farm Press High Cotton Award; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community as well, Mr. Lovelady was a
director for First National Bank and WestStar Bank and gave
generously of his time and expertise to a number of other boards; he
served First United Methodist Church of Fabens as a lay leader and
as president of the administrative board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lovelady shared a fulfilling marriage of 47
years with the love of his life, Suzie Lovelady, and he was the
proud father of a son, Ty, and a daughter, LeAnn; kind, sincere, and
thoughtful, with a genial manner and warm smile for all, he enjoyed
a host of long friendships, and he was a mainstay of the daily
circles at the coffee shops in Fabens and Fort Hancock; and
WHEREAS, Although Bill Lovelady is deeply missed by all who
were fortunate enough to share in the richness of his life, he will
forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bill Lovelady and
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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
Lovelady.
González of El Paso
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2704 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House