SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 307


In Memory

of

William Burt Cunningham, Jr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of William Burt Cunningham, Jr.,
who died August 15, 2002; and
	WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Bill earned a bachelor's 
degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1941 and began 
his career in journalism in Cuero; he left after six months to 
serve his country in the United States Army Medic Corps during 
World War II; he was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic 
achievement in action; and
	WHEREAS, Bill returned to Cuero in 1946 and met his 
wife-to-be, Ellen Marie Low; the couple married on August 3, 1946, 
and they were blessed with two children; and
	WHEREAS, Bill became managing editor of the Paris News and 
later enjoyed a 35-year career with the San Antonio Express-News, 
where he is remembered as the Farm and Ranch Editor and as the 
writer of the popular "Cattle Clatter" column; and
	WHEREAS, Active in many professional and civic organizations,
Bill served as president of the San Antonio Press Club and of the 
San Antonio chapter of Sigma Delta Chi Honorary Journalism 
Fraternity; he was a director of Boysville, director emeritus of 
the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, and charter director of the 
South Texas Ranch Club; and

	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Bill was a member of Christ 
Episcopal Church for 66 years; and
	WHEREAS, Bill was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of William Burt Cunningham, Jr.:  his wife, 
Ellen Marie Cunningham; his son, William Low Cunningham and his 
wife, Nevin; his daughter, Kaye Ellen Worrell and her husband, 
Robert; and his grandchildren, Drew, Stephanie, Jessica, and 
Catherine and her husband, Patrick; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for the family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 
in memory of William Burt Cunningham, Jr.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 5, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate