SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 278


In Memory

of

James W. Van Burkleo, Jr.


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of the Rio Grande Valley in mourning the loss of
James W. "Bill" Van Burkleo, Jr., who died February 19, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Mercedes in 1952, Bill grew up in McAllen 
and graduated from McAllen High School, where he was a varsity 
basketball player; he also played basketball when he attended 
The University of Texas--Pan American and was a loyal Longhorn fan; 
and
	WHEREAS, Bill Van Burkleo was the president and chief 
executive officer of Van Burkleo Motors, Incorporated, in Mercedes 
and McAllen, and was well respected for his business and civic 
contributions; he served on the boards of the Better Business 
Bureau, Texas Automobile Dealers Association, and the National 
Dealer Council for Lincoln Mercury, and supported the Palmer Drug 
Abuse Program, the Salvation Army, the American Cancer Society, 
and the United Way; and
	WHEREAS, An enthusiastic outdoorsman, he enjoyed golfing 
and fishing and participated in national fishing competitions; and
	WHEREAS, Bill gave unselfishly of his time to others, and 
his faith and his family were important anchors in his life; and
	WHEREAS, Bill Van Burkleo was a devoted husband, father, 
and son, and leaves behind memories that will be forever 
treasured by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of James W. Van Burkleo, Jr.:  his wife, Christine Van Burkleo;
his children, Brittany and Brandon Van Burkleo and Kathryn and 
Patrick Bason; his parents, James and Dorinda Van Burkleo; his 
brothers, Terry and Pat Van Burkleo; his sister, Dee Ann Payne; 
and his devoted nieces and nephews; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 
family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 
James W. Van Burkleo, Jr.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 1, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate