87R16048 TBO-D
By: Howard H.R. No. 335
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of William Raymond Arrington Jr. of Austin on October 17,
2020, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on January 12, 1945, Bill Arrington
was the adopted son of William and Gladys Arrington, and he grew up
with a sister, Anita; in 1963, he graduated from Highland Park High
School and went on to attend Southwest Texas State College;
answering his nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1965
and served as a fire control technician until 1969; he received the
National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with
one Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, Bill Arrington worked for a variety of
organizations, including Neeley Vending Company, Highland Lanes,
and Greyhound bus lines; he was subsequently employed by the United
States Postal Service, and he enjoyed a career as a letter carrier
that spanned 26 years, until his retirement in 2013; in his leisure
time, he delighted in watching Jeopardy!, NCIS, and his favorite
movie, Jumanji, and he was a devoted fan of the Seattle Seahawks;
and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Bill Arrington benefited from
the love and support of his wife, Carol, and he took pride in his
three children, Charla, Yancy, and Stacey; through the years, he
had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include four
grandchildren, Ashley, Hailey, Trevor, and Tiffany, and two
great-grandchildren, Dazdyn and Maverick, and later in life he was
delighted to discover that he had three biological siblings,
Michael, Anita, and Patrick; he treasured time spent with his
beloved cat, Gibbs, and he held the memories of his cats Abbey,
Smokey, Callie, and Poco close in his heart; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a quick wit and delightful sense of
humor, Bill Arrington brightened the world for all who knew him, and
his loved ones will always remember him with great admiration and
affection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Raymond
Arrington Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family and to his 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 Bill
Arrington.