By Junell H.R. No. 99 75R2460 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Billy W. Willig were 1-2 deeply saddened by his passing on November 14, 1996, and we join 1-3 them in bidding him a reluctant farewell; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of San Angelo, Mr. Willig was 1-5 the son of Bruno and Mary Willig, and it was at the foundry his 1-6 parents established, Western Iron Works, that he made his 1-7 reputation as a businessman of ability and integrity; on receiving 1-8 a degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at 1-9 Austin in 1950, he took over the operation of the firm, and with 1-10 the able assistance of his family, he led the company as its 1-11 president until his death; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Willig gave generously of 1-13 his time, talents, and resources, and organizations as varied as 1-14 the Boy Scouts of America, the Salvation Army, and the San Angelo 1-15 Independent School Board benefited immeasurably from his active 1-16 participation; an esteemed member of the Downtown Rotary Club, his 1-17 many contributions to his hometown were recognized in 1979 when he 1-18 received the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year 1-19 Award; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Willig's many accomplishments in public life 1-21 were strengthened by the staunch support of his close-knit family; 1-22 he likewise drew spiritual sustenance from his deep faith in God, 1-23 and he will be greatly missed by his fellow worshipers at St. Mark 1-24 Presbyterian Church; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Though we mourn his passing, Billy Willig will long 2-2 be remembered as a loving husband and father, a good friend, and a 2-3 vital and valued member of the community, and it is indeed 2-4 appropriate that the members of this chamber pay tribute to him at 2-5 this time; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Billy W. Willig and extend 2-8 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Lanelle 2-9 Willig; to his daughter, Jana Lynn Willig; to his son and 2-10 daughter-in-law, Bruce and Darlene Willig; to his grandchildren, 2-11 Brooks and Laura Willig; and to all the friends and relatives of 2-12 this distinguished Texan; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-15 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-16 Billy W. Willig.