SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 866


In Memory

of

Wallace H. Scott, Jr.


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of legendary Texas football player 
and lawyer Wallace H. Scott, Jr., who died April 25, 2005, at the 
age of 84; and
	WHEREAS, Wally Scott was born November 7, 1920, on a small 
farm in Iron City, Alabama, to Lillie and Wallace Scott; his 
family moved to Texas during the Great Depression and settled in 
Laredo and then Tyler, where Wally was a star football player his 
senior year at Tyler High School; he was inducted into the Texas 
High School Football Hall of Fame in 1998; and
	WHEREAS, Wally earned a scholarship to play football at
The University of Texas, and his family followed him to Austin; 
he was captain of the 1941-1942 team featured on the cover of Life 
magazine; he was a well-known figure in The University of Texas 
athletics program and was inducted into the university's
Hall of Honor in l977; and
	WHEREAS, After college graduation, Wally joined the Navy 
and served as a lieutenant in the Pacific Theater during
World War II; he was truly a distinguished member and a leader
of the "Greatest Generation"; and
	WHEREAS, Following his military service, Wally earned a 
degree from The University of Texas School of Law and became a 
successful and respected oil and gas attorney; he was the first 
attorney hired by the Oil and Gas Division of the Texas Railroad 
Commission and later cofounded the Austin law firm of
Scott, Douglass, and McConnico; he was active in politics early 
in his life and worked to elect his friends, Buford Jester,
John Connally, and Lyndon B. Johnson; and
	WHEREAS, A well-known community leader and a loyal 
university alumnus, Wally cofounded the Longhorn Club, the 
predecessor of The Longhorn Foundation, with the late
Frank Erwin; he was instrumental in raising funds for and 
creating the T-Letterman's Lounge and the 200 Horns Club and 
served on The University of Texas Athletics Council for over
20 years; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, courage, and generosity, 
Wally Scott lived a long and productive life, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and
	WHEREAS, Wally enjoyed golfing and boating and fishing in 
Port O'Connor; he was devoted to his family and loved to spend 
time with his children, his grandchildren, and his wife of
54 years; known affectionately as "The General," Wally Scott 
lived his life to the fullest, 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 Wallace H. Scott, Jr.:  his wife, Cile Scott; 
his daughter and son-in-law, Cathy Scott McElroy and Mike; his 
sons and daughters-in-law, Wally Scott III and Marietta and
Willy Scott and Janet; his sister, Lillian Scott; and his eight 
grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of 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 Wallace H. Scott, Jr.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 11, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate