1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 247 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 William Orrin Bowers III 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens 1-7 across the state in mourning the loss of William Orrin Bowers III, 1-8 who died January 8, 2001; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A native Texan, William was born June 19, 1919, 1-10 in Giddings; he graduated from Beaumont High School and attended 1-11 Lamar Junior College and The University of Texas at Austin, where 1-12 he earned his bachelor of business administration degree and his 1-13 law degree; and 1-14 WHEREAS, William served his country faithfully in 1-15 World War II as a member of the Army Air Corps; a B-25 pilot, he 1-16 flew missions in New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, William held the 1-18 position of Assistant Secretary of State of Texas for 10 years, 1-19 from 1963 to 1973, and accumulated 20 years of service with the 1-20 state; he also served as a member of the boards of directors of 1-21 Transtechnology Corporation, MGF Oil Corporation, and University 2-1 National Bank; and 2-2 WHEREAS, William took an active role in supporting his 2-3 community; he was affiliated with Kappa Alpha Fraternity and 2-4 Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity and was a life member of 2-5 The University of Texas Alumni Association; and 2-6 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 2-7 William gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and 2-8 valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Citizens throughout the state recognize 2-10 William Orrin Bowers as a true gentleman who dedicated himself 2-11 to serving the people of his state and nation; he leaves many 2-12 memories that will be treasured forever by his family and 2-13 friends; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-15 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-16 of William Orrin Bowers III: his wife, Ruth McLean Bowers; his 2-17 sisters, Gloria Ann Fulbright and Marjorie Anderson; his stepson, 2-18 Marrs McLean Bowman; his stepdaughters, Bonnie Bowman Korbell, 2-19 Ruthie Bowman Russell, Beth Bowman Harper, Margaret Bowman McMahan, 2-20 and Barbara Bowman; and his grandchildren; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 2-22 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate 2-23 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-24 William Orrin Bowers III. 3-1 Wentworth 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 President of the Senate 3-4 I hereby certify that the above 3-5 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-6 on February 15, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-7 ______________________________________ 3-8 Secretary of the Senate 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Member, Texas Senate