79R5571 JTR-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 315



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of Bill Golden has greatly saddened all 
those who knew him, and we join his family and his many friends in 
mourning their loss; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Sanderson High School, Mr. Golden 
earned both his undergraduate degree and his M.B.A. from Sul Ross 
University, and he also served in the U.S. Navy as a communications 
technician; and
	WHEREAS, His talents in the field of telecommunications were 
put to good use in his civilian career with Big Bend Telephone 
Company, and he received the Texas Telephone Association's award 
for outstanding achievement in 1988 and served as president of the 
Texas Statewide Telephone Cooperative Association on two separate 
occasions; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Mr. Golden drew joy and 
inspiration from his relationship with his wife, Robie Golden, and 
their daughter, Traci, and from his fellow worshipers at Our Lady of 
Peace Catholic Church, where he served as parish council president 
for a number of years; and
	WHEREAS, A vital and valued member of the community, Mr. 
Golden's counsel was often sought by his professional peers, and he 
served as a director for both First National Bank and West Texas 
National Bank; and
	WHEREAS, Although no words can assuage the sadness caused by 
the passing of a good friend, husband, and father, those who loved 
Bill Golden may take comfort in his lasting legacy of a life well 
lived; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bill Golden and extend 
sincere sympathy to his family: to his wife, Robie Golden; to his 
daughter, Traci, and her husband, Alonso Adame; to his mother, Ruby 
Golden; and to his siblings, Shirley Townsend and Sammy Golden; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill 
Golden.