1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1166 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Colonel William R. Furr 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Austin and Pflugerville in mourning the loss of 1-8 Colonel William R. "Randy" Furr, one of the state's most eminent 1-9 citizens, who died May 17, 2001, at the age of 53; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Known as a true patriot and gentleman who 1-11 lived a full and rewarding life, the highly respected officer in 1-12 the Texas Army National Guard will be remembered for his devotion 1-13 to his country, and his duty as a member of the United States Army; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, Diligent in the performance of his duties, 1-16 Colonel Furr was known to his fellow officers and those under his 1-17 command for his strength of character, loyalty, and leadership 1-18 capability; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Beginning his extensive military education in 1-20 1968, the highly decorated colonel received numerous medals, 1-21 awards, and citations during his distinguished 33-year career; 2-1 he was the recipient of the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service 2-2 Medal, Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal, and Master Parachute 2-3 Badge; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A summa cum laude graduate of Southwest Texas 2-5 State University, he received a master's degree in education in 2-6 1992; the co-founder of the Undersea Heritage and Exploration 2-7 Society, Colonel Furr had an avid interest in fast cars, faster 2-8 boats, scuba diving, and jumping out of airplanes; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Preceded in death by his parents, 2-10 Raymond O. and Bettye Furr, the devoted father and grandfather 2-11 leaves a legacy of dedication and devotion that will be forever 2-12 cherished by his family and friends; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-14 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-15 family of Colonel William R. Furr: his parents, 2-16 Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Renfro; his daughters and son-in-law, 2-17 Sharon Ragsdale and Suzanne and Toby Kern; his sons and 2-18 daughters-in-law, Reece and Mary Blincoe and Zane and Carol Furr; 2-19 his sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Wayne Talley, 2-20 Jan and Mickey Blissit, Debbie and Arlin Dragoo, and 2-21 Lizanne and Preston Starr; and his grandchildren; and, be it 2-22 further 2-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-24 for the family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 3-1 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it 3-2 do so in memory of Colonel William R. Furr. 3-3 Barrientos 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 President of the Senate 3-6 I hereby certify that the above 3-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-8 on May 23, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-9 ______________________________________ 3-10 Secretary of the Senate 3-11 ______________________________________ 3-12 Member, Texas Senate