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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 491


In Memory

of

Billy Hearn Reeves


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin and Hays County in mourning the loss of Billy Hearn Reeves,
who died January 21, 2005, at the age of 62; and

	WHEREAS, A fifth-generation Texan, Billy was born in Austin
April 24, 1942, to Willie C. and Minnie Lee Reeves; he was raised 
in Austin and graduated from McCallum High School in 1961; and

	WHEREAS, Billy Reeves moved to Hays County in 1974 and was 
elected Constable of Precinct 5 in Buda in 1980; after being 
reelected five times, he retired in 2004; and

	WHEREAS, He was certified as a Master Peace Officer by the 
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education;
he was a life member of the Central Texas Justices of the Peace 
and Constables Association and the Texas Justices of the Peace and
Constables Association and served as president of both
organizations; he also served as president of the Hays County 
Criminal Justice Association and president of the board of 
Northeast Hays County Volunteer Emergency Medical Services; and

	WHEREAS, A longtime member of the Buda Lions Club, he was 
involved with many community activities and school programs in 
the Buda area; his commendations for outstanding service in the 
community include the Lyndon Baines Johnson Distinguished 
Service Award from the Hays County Democratic Party and the 
Community Builder Award from the Buda Masonic Lodge; he was named 
Constable of the Year by the Central Texas Justices of the Peace 
and Constables Association and was presented the first annual 
Lifetime Achievement Award by the organization; and

	WHEREAS, A highly respected gentleman and admired leader 
in the community, Billy lived an exemplary life of service and 
achievement, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will long 
be remembered by those who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, 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 Billy Hearn Reeves:  his wife of 45 years, 
Linda Susan Rhea Reeves; his sons and daughters-in-law, Mark L. 
and Kathy Reeves and Jeffrey C. and Alice Reeves; his daughter and
son-in-law, Susan K. and Glen Boatright; his brother, Jack D. Reeves;
his sister, Roxie Ann Hays; and his eight grandchildren; 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 
Billy Hearn Reeves.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 30, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate