H.R. No. 1720

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The passing of Victor D. "Bud" Wiley, Jr., of Waco, on March 13, 2011, at the age of 59, has deeply saddened his family and many friends; and

WHEREAS, Bud Wiley was born on September 24, 1951, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Victor D. and Bette M. Wiley; answering his nation's call to duty, he served as a member of the U.S. Air Force during the 1970s; and

WHEREAS, Demonstrating an adventurous spirit, Mr. Wiley pursued a variety of outdoor activities; he enjoyed skiing while stationed in Germany, and he learned to surf while living in Hawaii for six years; and

WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in the friendship and love of Bud Wiley will fondly remember this fun-loving man and the characteristic twinkle in his eye and mischievous grin on his face; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Victor D. "Bud" Wiley, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his sisters, Barbara Ann Wiley Jones and her husband, Patrick, and Patricia Carol Wiley Von Dohlen and her husband, Tim; to his nieces, Kelly Allen and her husband, Lembo, Mary Elisabeth Denmon and her husband, Brandon, and Rebecca Rather; to his nephew, Patrick Jones, Jr.; to his great-nephews, Colton Denmon and Hunter Whittle; to his great-niece, Logan Elisabeth Denmon; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Victor D. Wiley, Jr.

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1720 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House