78S20160 MW-D
By: Farabee H.R. No. 53
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of longtime Wichita Falls
resident A. R. "Bud" Dillard were deeply saddened by the passing of
this esteemed gentleman on July 30, 2003, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, A student of Wichita Falls public schools, Mr.
Dillard graduated from The University of Texas at Austin, and he
ably served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dillard was well-known for his success in a
variety of business enterprises, including oil and gas, beer
distribution, and banking; in the early 1960s, he and business
partner Bill Thomas purchased Falls Distributing, and in the
ensuing years he founded Cobra Oil & Gas as well as the Parmer
County Cattle Company; Mr. Dillard also established the Wichita
Falls Savings Association, and he served on the boards of First
Wichita National Bank and Parker Square Bank; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional achievements, Mr.
Dillard gave generously of his time and financial resources to
myriad causes and charities; while he avoided public recognition
for his generosity, Mr. Dillard greatly benefited such local
projects as the North Texas Rehabilitation Center and Texas Ranch
Roundup; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dillard was an outstanding entrepreneur who
shared his success freely with others, and he will long be
remembered for his honesty, his business acumen, his wonderful,
caring nature, and his quiet philanthropy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Bud Dillard and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his beloved wife of 49 years, Kay Rugeley Dillard; to
his three children, Carol Dillard, Jeff Dillard, and Ryan Dillard;
and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of A. R. "Bud"
Dillard.