H.R. No. 20
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent passing of W. F. Conway, the former
    1-2  sheriff of Montague County, has brought a great loss to the friends
    1-3  and relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Born on April 22, 1922, in Oakland, Texas,
    1-5  Mr. Conway devoted much of his life to the protection and support
    1-6  of his fellow Texans, building a distinguished career in law
    1-7  enforcement that has won him the admiration and respect of his
    1-8  colleagues throughout the state; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, While a young man, he served as a night watchman in
   1-10  Henrietta, a patrolman in Bridgeport, and a city patrolman in
   1-11  Bowie; this outstanding officer earned a reputation for hard work
   1-12  and honesty as a member of the Montague County Sheriff's
   1-13  Department, where he served until 1974, and as a lawman with the
   1-14  Wise County Sheriff's Department, where he served for three years;
   1-15  and
   1-16        WHEREAS, In recognition of his exceptional abilities in the
   1-17  field of law enforcement, Mr. Conway was named sheriff of Montague
   1-18  County in 1977 and served with honor until his retirement in 1984;
   1-19  and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Named "Lawman of the Year" by the Texas State
   1-21  Sheriffs Association, this distinguished Texan was the arresting
   1-22  officer of notorious criminal Henry Lee Lucas; one year later,
   1-23  Mr. Conway retired, ending a remarkable career in law enforcement
   1-24  that spanned 26 years; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Not only a dedicated public servant but a devoted
    2-2  husband and father as well, Mr. Conway enjoyed a happy and
    2-3  successful marriage to his wife of 25 years, Jennie Lee; he also
    2-4  took great pride in the accomplishments of his six children, 16
    2-5  grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Mr. Conway will
    2-7  not soon forget the courage and commitment he brought to each facet
    2-8  of his life, both personal and professional; loved and respected by
    2-9  countless friends, he was a man of tremendous integrity who will
   2-10  long be remembered by the many people whose lives he touched during
   2-11  his years on this earth; now, therefore, be it
   2-12        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-13  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of former Montague
   2-14  County Sheriff W. F. Conway and extend deepest sympathy to the
   2-15  members of his family:  to his wife, Jennie Lee Conway; to his
   2-16  children, Rachel Ingram, Frankie Castle, and Sharon James, all of
   2-17  Nocona, Carolyn Fenoglio of Fort Worth, and Herman William Conway
   2-18  of Forestburg; to his brother, Doyle Conway of Palestine; to his
   2-19  beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to his numerous
   2-20  friends and colleagues; and, be it further
   2-21        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-22  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
   2-23  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of W. F.
   2-24  Conway.