By: Montford S.R. No. 438 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 William E. Kelley 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-6 of Odessa in mourning the loss of William E. Kelley who died 1-7 February 11, 1995, at the age of 91; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born September 15, 1903, in Burns City, William Kelley 1-9 married Lela C. Cole on July 1, 1931; he served as a captain in the 1-10 Texas State Guard during World War II; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Kelley was dedicated to his work as an accountant 1-12 for the Texas State Highway Department for over 40 years; he retired 1-13 in 1968; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, William Kelley 1-15 served as treasurer for the Permian Basin Historical Society and 1-16 was a member of the local genealogical society; he was also a ham 1-17 radio operator; and 1-18 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Mr. Kelley was respected in 1-19 the community for his accomplishments; and 1-20 WHEREAS, He gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his 1-21 wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 1-22 who knew him; and 1-23 WHEREAS, William Kelley was a devoted husband, father, and 2-1 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 2-2 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-5 bereaved family of William E. Kelley: his wife, Lela C. Kelley; 2-6 his son, William C. Kelley; his daughters, Mary Ussery and 2-7 Elizabeth Smith; his brother, Dr. J. Charles Kelley; his sister, 2-8 Edith Salyer; and his six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; 2-9 and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-11 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-12 the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 2-13 do so in memory of William Kelley. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on March 15, 1995, by a rising vote. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate