H.R. No. 757
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of William
Talbot Henard of Wellington, who died on January 23, 2017, at the
age of 62; and
WHEREAS, Billy Henard was born in Wellington on July 11,
1954, to Samuel Edward and Willie Faye Talbot Henard, and he grew up
with a sister, Gail, and a brother, Jim; after graduating from
Wellington High School in 1972, he attended the University of Tulsa
on a football scholarship and went on to study at Texas Tech
University; and
WHEREAS, Married in 1982, Mr. Henard and his wife, Debbie,
shared many happy years together, until his death just six days
short of their 35th wedding anniversary; he was the proud father of
three daughters, Sharon, Kimi, and Robin, and he later welcomed
into his family two sons-in-law, Joel and Jared, as well as six
grandchildren, Kenny, Brooke, Walker, Maci, Coyt, and Colt; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Henard enjoyed a career as a rancher and cattle
buyer, and
he helped run the family sale barn, the Wellington
Livestock Commission, for many years; in his leisure time, he
enjoyed spending time reading, hunting, fishing, and relaxing with
his family at the boathouse; he was a valued congregant of First
United Methodist Church, and he was also a member of the Texas
Cattle Feeders Association, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle
Raisers Association, and the VFW Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, Billy Henard lived a rich and purposeful life, and
although he will be deeply missed, those who were privileged to
share in his love and affection will forever hold him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Talbot
Henard and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Billy
Henard.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 757 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 16, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House