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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 133


In Memory

of

William Billings Lecznar

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of San Antonio in mourning the loss of William Billings Lecznar, 
who died May 21, 2005, at the age of 83; and
	WHEREAS, Born September 17, 1921, to Catherine B. Olszowa 
and Frank S. Lecznar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Bill attended 
Massachusetts State College until called into service by the 
United States Army Air Corps for World War II, where he participated
in the aviation psychology program; and
	WHEREAS, Bill completed his bachelor of science degree from
Massachusetts State College in 1946, and he received a master's 
degree in educational psychology from The University of Texas at 
Austin in 1951; and
	WHEREAS, In 1947, Bill began working at the United States 
Air Force Personnel Research Laboratory in San Antonio as a 
civilian research psychologist; during his civil service career, 
he earned numerous awards, including the Air Force Systems Command
Merit Award, the Air Force Recruiting Service Commendation, and 
the United States Air Force Superior Performance Award; and
	WHEREAS, Bill was active in numerous professional 
organizations, including the American Psychological Association,
the American Personnel and Guidance Association, the National 
Council on Measurement in Education, and the American Educational
Research Association; and

	WHEREAS, Since 1984, Bill had volunteered as a docent at 
the Institute of Texan Cultures, interpreting historical scenes 
for visitors; he especially enjoyed interacting with schoolchildren
on field trips; and
	WHEREAS, A man of strength and compassion, Bill gave 
generously of himself to others, and his warmth and valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; he leaves behind 
memories that will be cherished 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 Billings Lecznar:  
his wife of 56 years, Margaret; his sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Constance and Luis Czelusniak and Dorothy and Donald Bell; his 
sisters-in-law, Margaret Kern and Betsy Davis; and his many 
nieces and nephews; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Billings Lecznar.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on July 20, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate