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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 966
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In Memory |
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of |
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William White |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of William White, who |
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died May 4, 2015, at the age of 69; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Fort Worth, Bill White was born |
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July 26, 1945; he enriched the lives of those who knew him, and |
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he was noted for his brilliance as a trial lawyer, as well as for |
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his engaging personality, his sense of humor, and his unwavering |
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honesty; and |
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WHEREAS, After graduating high school, he joined the |
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United States Navy, and he served with distinction during the |
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Vietnam War; he earned an undergraduate degree at The University |
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of Texas at Austin and a law degree from Saint Mary's University |
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in San Antonio; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. White began his legal career as a Travis |
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County prosecutor; he later opened his private practice as a |
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criminal defense attorney, and he gained widespread recognition |
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representing a number of prominent clients, including Tom DeLay |
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and Michael Morton; he became a legendary figure in legal circles |
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and was known for his thorough knowledge of the law and for his |
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genuine concern for those he served; and |
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WHEREAS, His passion for the law was surpassed only by his |
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passion for the arts, and he enjoyed attending art galleries, |
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operas, and musicals with his beloved daughter, Allison; and |
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WHEREAS, Bill White was a man of courage, strength, and |
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compassion and was a true asset to the criminal justice system, |
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and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all |
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who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of William White; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Bill White. |
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Watson, Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 22, 2015, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |