SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 91
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Bill Murphey, who has retired after 20 years of
outstanding service as the Brown County Veterans Service
officer; and
WHEREAS, Billy Murphey moved to Brownwood after serving the
country with distinction for 20 years as a member of the United
States Marine Corps; he retired from the military in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his career in veterans service,
Mr. Murphey played a vital role in helping the area's combat
veterans navigate the process of receiving their Veterans
Affairs benefits and transitioning into civilian life; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, he was also instrumental
in the completion of the Central Texas Veterans' Memorial, a
project which had lain dormant for several years; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he is respected and
admired by veterans and area citizens, and his presence as the
Brown County Veterans Service officer will be greatly missed;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Bill Murphey on
his exceptional service to the people of Brown County as veterans
service officer and extend to him best wishes for continued
success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 3, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate