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