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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 242


In Memory

of

Bruce D. Walcutt


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Bruce D. Walcutt, who 
died May 6, 2006, at the age of 58; and

	WHEREAS, Born September 26, 1947, on a farm outside 
Grapevine, Bruce grew up in Austin, attending Eanes School when 
it was a four-room rock schoolhouse with only 76 students; and

	WHEREAS, Bruce earned a bachelor's degree from
The University of Texas at El Paso; after serving in the
United States Marine Corps Reserve, he returned to Austin and 
entered the restaurant business; he cofounded Pelican's Wharf in 
1972, and in 1975 opened the County Line Restaurant; and

	WHEREAS, Through the years, the County Line Restaurant 
became a chain of 13 locations in 10 cities, yet Bruce continued 
to be involved in the daily operation of the business; he created 
a place where employees became like family members and where many 
of them stayed and worked for many years; and

	WHEREAS, Bruce treasured Austin and played an active part 
in its civic life; in addition to his leadership role in the 
hospitality and restaurant industry, he was very active in the 
Scouting movement; he served as president of the Capitol Area 
Council Boy Scouts of America, and he received the Silver 
Antelope Award, one of Scouting's highest honors; and

	WHEREAS, Bruce devoted his time and energy to a wide array 
of other civic interests as well; he served as president of the 
Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Westlake Community 
Library, and the Headliners Club, and he served on the boards of 
Big Brothers-Big Sisters, the Austin Heritage Society, Ballet 
Austin, and others; and

	WHEREAS, A man of strength, generosity, and boundless good 
cheer, Bruce gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 
and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 
and

	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Bruce leaves behind 
memories that will be cherished by his family and many friends; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Bruce D. Walcutt:  his 
wife, Mary; and his son, Paul; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of profound sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of Bruce D. Walcutt.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 15, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate