86R27643 BPG-D
By: Harris H.R. No. 1287
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely death of Bascom William Bentley IV on
April 11, 2019, at the age of 37, brought a great loss to his family
and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born to Carol Bentley and Judge Bascom Bentley III
on July 26, 1981, William Bentley grew up with a sister, Bonnie, and
two brothers, Hunter and Matthew; like his father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather, he attended Palestine High School; after
playing baseball and football at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
and Baker University, he went on to earn both his bachelor's degree
and his law degree from The University of Texas at Austin; answering
his nation's call to duty, he also served in the U.S. Army before
receiving a medical discharge; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bentley worked in Texas and across Eastern
Europe as vice president of TransAtlantic Petroleum, and he resided
for a time in Istanbul, Turkey; subsequently, he became an
entrepreneur and oil and gas consultant in his home state; and
WHEREAS, On October 20, 2018, Mr. Bentley was joined in
matrimony to the former Lizzy Chesnut in a ceremony conducted in San
Miguel de Allende, Mexico; they shared a fulfilling relationship,
and he was devoted to her happiness; a man of deep integrity, he
remained unassuming despite considerable professional success at
an early age; he was an avid learner with a keen interest in world
events, and his wit, intellect, and gift for storytelling allowed
him to connect easily with anyone he encountered; and
WHEREAS, William Bentley will be deeply missed, but he
immeasurably enriched the lives of all who had the good fortune to
share in his love and friendship, and they will forever carry him
close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bascom William
Bentley IV 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 Bascom
William Bentley IV.