79R5876 SKA-D

By:  Gattis                                                       H.R. No. 383



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of the Honorable William R. Stump, Sr., 
of Georgetown on December 31, 2004, at the age of 93, has brought a 
great loss to the family and friends of this esteemed man; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Georgetown, Mr. Stump served 
Williamson County as state representative from 1947 to 1953; he was 
an attorney in private practice from the time he was admitted to the 
state bar in 1939 until his retirement in 2002; and
	WHEREAS, He served in the United States Air Force during 
World War II and was a member of the American Legion Post #174 for 
over 55 years; a charter member of the Georgetown noon Rotary Club, 
he served as its president and was a Paul Harris fellow; he was also 
a lifelong member of Georgetown's First Presbyterian Church and 
served as trustee, elder, and elder emeritus; and
	WHEREAS, Bill Stump lived a full and productive life, and 
although he will be deeply missed, his memory will long be cherished 
by those who were privileged to share his love and friendship; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William R. Stump, Sr., 
and that deepest sympathy be extended to the members of his family:  
to his wife, Gene Stump; to his sons, Bill Stump, Jr., and his wife, 
Bonnie, and Randy Stump and his wife, Donna; and to his 
grandchildren, Kimberly, David, Jeffrey, Wren, John, and Luke 
Stump; and to the other relatives and many friends of this esteemed 
man; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the 
Honorable William R. Stump, Sr.