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                                                                  H.R. No. 284



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of William Kent "Bill" 
Solether of Weslaco were deeply saddened by the passing of this 
distinguished gentleman on September 29, 2003, at the age of 75; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 31, 1927, in Weslaco, Mr. Solether 
graduated from Weslaco High School, where he was an outstanding 
quarterback for the Weslaco Panthers; from 1946 to 1948, he served 
his country with distinction in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty in 
Japan; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Solether returned to Weslaco and made numerous 
contributions to his hometown; a lifelong farmer, he also worked 
for 23 years as a salesman for Stauffer Chemical Company, and in 
1971, he and his wife, Deanie, built a family recreation center and 
miniature golf course, called Green Acres; later, he partnered with 
his son, Mark, to open Pecker's Bar and Grill, where Mr. Solether's 
amiable personality made him a cherished friend to countless 
patrons; and
	WHEREAS, He was a member of the Weslaco Lions Club and Elks 
Club, and served on the Weslaco Independent School District school 
board; he committed much time and energy to the First United 
Methodist Church, helping the church youth group, among other 
activities, and later attended the First Christian Church; and
	WHEREAS, Like his father before him, Mr. Solether spent his 
life working to see Weslaco grow and prosper; this dedicated family 
man and esteemed Weslaco citizen will long be remembered for the 
positive, lasting influence he had on the lives of those around him; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Bill Solether and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 
family:  to his son, Jon Kent Solether; to his son, William Mark 
Solether and his wife, Delma; to his daughter, Bonnie Denise Wilson 
and her husband, Bob; to his grandchildren, Ashley Anne Wilson, 
Allison Amber Wilson, Robert Austin Wilson, Brook Nicole Solether, 
Barbie Denee Solether, Blake Sky Solether, and Summer Bo Solether; 
to his brothers and their spouses, Ned and Fran Solether and Tom and 
Richie Solether; to his sister, Nancy Rupe and her husband, Bill; to 
his nieces and nephews, Dian Solether Smith, Becky Williams, Greg 
Solether, Robert Solether, Michael Rupe, Allen Rupe and his wife, 
Becky, and Shari Menchaca and her husband, Walter; 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 William 
Kent Solether.

                                                                            Wise


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 284 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on October 8, 2003.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House