SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 476
In Memory
of
Bobby G. Yancey
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Bobby G. Yancey, who died March 6, 2017,
at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Bobby Yancey was born on September 17, 1935, in
Magnolia; he graduated from Montgomery High School in 1954 and
from Sam Houston State University in 1958; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yancey was elected to serve as justice of the
peace and county commissioner for Montgomery County; at the time,
he was the youngest judge to have ever been elected in the State
of Texas, and he served with distinction from 1960 to 1970; and
WHEREAS, Bobby also enjoyed a life of entrepreneurial
success; in 1969, he opened Conroe Concrete, a company that is still
running strong today; in 1990, he purchased Hockley Livestock,
and he operated the business until 2000; he spent the last 20 years
of his life ranching in Limestone, Falls, and Houston Counties; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yancey shared 60 years of marriage with Jo Ann
Yancey, and they were blessed with four children, 11 grandchildren,
and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished member of his community, Bobby
Yancey touched the lives of others through his kindness, his
humor, and his boundless generosity; he was beloved by many, and
he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Bobby G. Yancey; 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 Bobby Yancey.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 22, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate