SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 670
In Memory
of
Bill Scudder
WHEREAS, Bill Scudder of Texarkana, an esteemed Texan and
a friend to many, passed away on January 27, 2019, at the age of
75; and
WHEREAS, The son of Willie Tom and Robbie Nell Parks
Scudder, Bill Scudder was born in Lamar County on January 11,
1944; after graduating from Paris High School, where he was on
the football, basketball, and baseball teams, he went on to
attend Paris Junior College and played baseball for the Dragons
for two years; he then received a scholarship to play baseball
for the Crimson Tide, and he graduated from the University of
Alabama with a bachelor's degree in education in 1966; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Scudder began his teaching career with the
Paris Independent School District; in 1969, he became the coach
for the Blossom Bulldogs boys' basketball program, and he led the
team to a district championship as well as an impressive playoff
run; the following year, he began coaching for the newly
consolidated high school in Prairiland Independent School
District, where he eventually coached the 1986 Prairiland
Patriots baseball team to a 3A state championship; he served the
district as a dedicated coach, educator, and athletic director
for more than three decades, mentoring thousands of young Texans
over the course of his career before retiring in 2000; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Scudder enjoyed the
love and support of his wife of 53 years, Sue, and he was the
proud father of three children, Scott, Amy, and Jan; a man of
faith, he was a member of Moores Lane Baptist Church in
Texarkana; and
WHEREAS, Bill Scudder lived a life that was rich in
personal and professional achievements, and he will forever be
remembered with admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bill Scudder and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Sue Carter Scudder; to his children, Scott Scudder and his
wife, Tracy, Amy Pickelman and her husband, Jason, and Jan
Anderson and her husband, Kurt; to his grandchildren, Reed Scott
Scudder, William Trey Scudder, Kylee Sue Scudder, Ryan Scott
Pickelman, Rebecca Grace Pickelman, Tucker Thomas Anderson,
Rebekah Rose Anderson, and William Buchanan Anderson; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Bill Scudder.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate