SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 716

In Memory

of

Roy Dowell Hailey

WHEREAS, The passing of Roy Dowell Hailey of Houston on February 16, 2015, at the age of 59, has brought a profound loss to the family, friends, and colleagues of this accomplished Texan; and

WHEREAS, Roy Hailey was born in Rosebud in 1955, the son of Dowell and Mary Martha Hailey; he spent his childhood on his family's ranch in the nearby town of Baileyville, where he developed a passion for the outdoors that would remain with him throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Hailey earned his law degree from the South Texas College of Law in 1981; he was a longtime partner in the firm of Butler & Hailey in Houston, and he specialized in representing community associations, earning a distinguished reputation for his effective advocacy; he also volunteered extensively, serving as president of the Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, and he was an acclaimed author on topics of relevance to community associations; in addition, he joined legislative action groups in their behalf, and he most recently served as cochair of the Texas Community Association Advocates; and

WHEREAS, Sustained by his strong faith and genuine zest for life, Roy Hailey enjoyed a rewarding marriage of more than three decades with his wife, June, and he was deeply devoted to their sons, Andrew and Niels; he delighted in the company of his friends and loved ones, and he could often be found driving a boat on Lake Travis or spending time on his ranch in Baileyville, riding horses, tending cattle, and hunting with his sons; he was also a regular presence at Grace Presbyterian Church, which he served as an elder for the past 12 years; and

WHEREAS, Roy Hailey was a champion for his clients and a caring family man and friend, and although he is sorely missed by all who knew him, he will forever be remembered with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Roy Dowell Hailey and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, June Andersen Hailey; to his sons, Andrew Dowell Hailey and Niels Oliver Hailey; to his brother, David Wall Hailey, and his wife, Camille; to his nephew, Joshua Hailey, and nieces, Elizabeth and Rebekah Hailey; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Roy Hailey. West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 7, 2015, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate