88R11804 CJM-D By: Herrero H.R. No. 2346 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Carl Allen Hill Sr. of Bishop, who passed away on January 14, 2023, at the age of 53; and WHEREAS, The son of Gay and Joe Bob Crabb, Carl Hill was born on January 18, 1969, and grew up sharing in the companionship of his two sisters, Candy and Sue; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to protecting the lives and property of his fellow citizens, Mr. Hill began his career as a volunteer firefighter with Nueces County Emergency Services District No. 3, and he went on to become the fire chief for the Bishop Volunteer Fire Department and in Kenedy County; he also served as a commissioner for NCESD No. 3 for nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hill took great pride in his children, Jesi, Summer, Mondana, and Carl, and as the years passed, he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to include 10 grandchildren; in his leisure time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, and he was also a valued member of the Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Carl Hill will remember the way he touched their lives with his generosity, strength of character, and delightful sense of humor, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Carl Allen Hill Sr. and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents, Gay and Joe Bob Crabb; to his children, Jesi Rivera, Summer Hill and her husband, Miguel Perez, Mondana Hill, and Carl Hill II and his wife, Demeika; to his grandchildren; to his sisters, Candy Jo Fuller and her husband, Todd, and Sue Hill Bonar; to his aunt, Joy Hill Lea; to his uncles, Lacey Hill and Richard Hill; and to his other relatives and 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 Carl Hill.