SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28


In Memory

of

William J. Reddell

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of William J. Reddell, who died 
June 18, 2005, at the age of 89; and
	WHEREAS, Bill was born October 24, 1915, in Rule, Texas; he 
graduated from Tulia High School and majored in journalism at 
Baylor University, where he was editor of its newspaper and its 
yearbook; and
	WHEREAS, He began his notable journalism career as a cub 
reporter for the predecessor of the San Antonio Express-News; he 
continued his tenure at the newspaper, reporting, editing, and 
writing reviews and a column called the "Bill Board," and he was 
the editor for the editorial page for 25 years; and
	WHEREAS, After retiring from the newspaper in 1980, Bill 
joined Valero Energy's community relations department, where he 
worked for seven years; and
	WHEREAS, He demonstrated the importance of his religious 
beliefs in how he lived his life; he was a lifetime deacon at
San Antonio First Baptist Church, and he sang in the choir for 50 
years; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, he was respected in the 
community for his many accomplishments; he served on the boards 
of San Antonio First Baptist Church, Baptist Health System, and 
Baylor University; and

	WHEREAS, He will be remembered for his warmth, kindness, 
and vitality; he 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,
79th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of William J. Reddell:  his wife 
of 55 years, Cynthia Reddell; and his daughters, Jean Berggren, 
Judy Nolen, and Molly Hornbuckle; his sister, Rebecca Evans; and 
his six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
his 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 J. Reddell.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on June 29, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate