H.C.R. No. 226



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The citizens of Sulphur Springs lost a distinguished 
civic leader and a valued friend with the passing of Billy T. Burney 
on March 26, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, A former Sulphur Springs mayor and city council 
member, Mr. Burney was truly dedicated to the close-knit community 
that he was proud to call home; especially devoted to the needs of 
children, he was an ardent supporter of the Sulphur Springs Public 
Library and Coleman Park and was posthumously honored with the 
dedication of the park's upper lake as the B. T. (Bill) Burney 
Fishing Hole; and
	WHEREAS, Together with his wife, Jackie, Mr. Burney raised 
his children to believe that all had a voice in family matters; to 
that end, when the couple were contemplating establishing their own 
business in 1981, he called a family meeting to discuss with his 
loved ones whether he should leave his job of 26 years to embark on 
this new venture, and everyone got a vote in the decision; this 
remarkable role model placed a high value on education as well and  
returned to school and earned his college degree long after 
graduating from high school; and
	WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, Billy Burney set an 
inspiring example of leadership and commitment to others; though he 
is deeply missed by all who were privileged to know him, his memory 
will long endure through the lasting legacy of achievement he has 
left behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby pay tribute to the life of Billy T. Burney and extend deepest 
sympathy to the members of his family: to his children, Bryan Burney 
and his wife, Sharon, Dr. Terri Burney Davis, and Suzy Burney Rost 
and her husband, Tom; to his grandchildren, Kyle, Zach, and Alex 
Burney and Jacob and Sarah Rost; and to his other relatives and many 
friends; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Billy T. Burney.

                                                                           Homer




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   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 226 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 226 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the Senate on May 29, 2005.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor