H.R. No. 22 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Billy Frank Blaylock of 
Eldorado on November 17, 2003, at the age of 78, has deeply saddened 
this beloved man's family and host of friends; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Eldorado on March 2, 1925, Mr. Blaylock 
graduated from Robert Lee High School and attended Tarleton State 
University for one year before joining the United States Marine 
Corps; he served proudly with the Fifth Marine Division during 
World War II and sustained severe injuries in the battle of Iwo 
Jima; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Blaylock married the love of his life, the 
former Mabel Jay, on June 10, 1944, and with her he enjoyed a close 
and rewarding marriage that was made even richer with the arrival of 
four children, 14 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, Mr. Blaylock 
owned a leather shop and worked with Foxworth Galbraith Lumber 
Company and Eldorado Woolen Mill in his earlier years; he later 
joined the United States Postal Service and spent 33 years as a 
rural mail carrier; additionally, Mr. Blaylock was a longtime 
farmer and rancher; and
	WHEREAS, This fine gentleman served as a deacon with the 
First Baptist Church and as a leader with the Boy Scouts of America; 
in his leisure time, he took pleasure in gardening, working 
leather, and making jerky, and he especially enjoyed sharing 
stories and laughter with his wide circle of loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, Billy Frank Blaylock was truly a blessing in the 
lives of countless people, and he will long be remembered for his 
generous spirit and his deep devotion to family and community; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Billy Frank Blaylock and extend sincere sympathy to the members of 
his family:  to his wife, Mabel Jay Blaylock; to his children and 
their spouses, Frankie Hardy, Steve and Mary Ann Blaylock, Billie 
Gayl and Cliff Boren, and Eva Jo and Steve Sessom; to his 
grandchildren, Katie, Donnie, Lindy, Jamie, Jay, Jeff, Betsy, 
M'Lissa, Jeremy, Micah, Staci, Benny, and Stormi; to his 
great-grandchildren, Payton and Logan; to his sisters, Jerry 
Blaylock and Ebba Nikolauk; and to all who mourn the passing of this 
cherished man; 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 Billy Frank 
Blaylock.

                                                                      Hilderbran


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 22 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on May 11, 2004.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House