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                                                                  H.R. No. 1029


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may comfort the family and friends of Bill J. Immel of Kerrville, who died on March 20, 2005, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Immel was born on October 25, 1928, in Kress, to proud parents Joseph and Addie Immel; shortly after his arrival, his parents bought a ranch near Higgins, and he grew up in the wide open space of Texas ranchland in the company of his four siblings; and WHEREAS, Mr. Immel attended Wayland Baptist University, received both bachelor's and master's degrees from West Texas State University, and enrolled at the University of Chicago for postgraduate studies; and WHEREAS, Over the course of a career dedicated to the education of Texas children, he taught math in Panhandle, served as principal of Pearsall High School and Uvalde High School, and was an assistant principal in Kerrville; and WHEREAS, In addition to his notable contributions as a teacher and administrator, Mr. Immel was an ordained deacon with Trinity Baptist Church and a member of the Kerrville Rotary Club; and WHEREAS, Bill Immel touched the lives of countless individuals during his lifetime, and he will long be remembered with special fondness by his former students and with love and affection by his wide circle of family and good friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bill J. Immel and extend sincere sympathy to his wife, Carolyn Immel; to his daughter, Deanne Immel; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill J. Immel. Hilderbran ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1029 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 22, 2005. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House