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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 342


In Memory

of

William Smith Cloud, Sr.

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Galena Park in mourning the loss of William Smith Cloud, Sr., 
who died January 16, 2005, at the age of 82; and
	WHEREAS, Bill Cloud was born on November 12, 1922, in 
Wilmington, Delaware, and moved to Galena Park in 1930; he was a 
1941 graduate of Galena Park High School, where he played 
football for the Fighting Yellow Jackets, as did his four sons 
who followed him; and
	WHEREAS, During World War II, he served in the United States 
Air Force as a B-29 bomber turret gunner in the Pacific theater of 
operations; and
	WHEREAS, Following his military service, Bill worked as a 
pipe fitter for 50 years and served his community as an assistant 
fire chief for the Galena Park Volunteer Fire Department; he was 
also a past commander of the Galena Park American Legion; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Bill was a beloved member of 
the Galena Park United Methodist Church and a past chairman of 
the church's finance committee; and
	WHEREAS, Bill Cloud was a respected and admired member of 
the Galena Park community, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued 
counsel will be deeply missed; he was a devoted husband, father, 
and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be 
treasured forever 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 William Smith Cloud, Sr.:  his wife of 58 
years, Robbie Craddock Cloud; his sons and daughters-in-law, 
Tony Cloud and his wife, Karen, and Steve Cloud and his wife, Ann; 
his sister, Hattie Gillespie; and his grandchildren and their 
families; 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 William Smith Cloud, Sr.
                                                                        Gallegos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 9, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate