SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24
In Memory
of
Willie Lonnell Galloway
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Willie Lonnell Galloway, a cherished
citizen who recently passed away after a long and trailblazing
life of service to his community; and
WHEREAS, Willie Galloway was born in Newton County on
April 5, 1947, and he moved with his family to Dallas while still
a toddler; he graduated from Hamilton Park High School in 1965;
and
WHEREAS, Willie attended Henderson Junior College, North
Texas State University, and East Texas State University, and he
excelled as a collegiate basketball player; in 1968, he joined
the United States Air Force, and he served with distinction as an
aircraft radar operations technician and earned the rank of E-4
Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, he began working as a
mail clerk for the United States Postal Service, and in 1973, he
was recruited as one of the first black firefighters hired by the
Dallas Fire Department; he earned numerous distinctions during
seven years of service at Station 15, and he went on to become one
of the first black inspectors hired in the Dallas Fire Inspection
Division; he retired from public service in 1992, and he enjoyed
17 years of success as the founder and owner of CleanTex
Janitorial Services; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Galloway married Lisa Frazier-Galloway in 2007,
and together they established and operated CleanTex Green
Services; he was the proud father of three daughters and was
blessed with grandchildren, stepchildren, and stepgrandchildren;
he served as an usher at Concord Church, his spiritual home for many
years; and
WHEREAS, Willie Galloway enjoyed traveling, spending time
with family, and giving generously to his local community; 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, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Willie Lonnell Galloway;
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 Willie Galloway.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 19, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate