85R11039 JGH-D

By: Springer H.R. No. 757

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of William Talbot Henard of Wellington, who died on January 23, 2017, at the age of 62; and

WHEREAS, Billy Henard was born in Wellington on July 11, 1954, to Samuel Edward and Willie Faye Talbot Henard, and he grew up with a sister, Gail, and a brother, Jim; after graduating from Wellington High School in 1972, he attended the University of Tulsa on a football scholarship and went on to study at Texas Tech University; and

WHEREAS, Married in 1982, Mr. Henard and his wife, Debbie, shared many happy years together, until his death just six days short of their 35th wedding anniversary; he was the proud father of three daughters, Sharon, Kimi, and Robin, and he later welcomed into his family two sons-in-law, Joel and Jared, as well as six grandchildren, Kenny, Brooke, Walker, Maci, Coyt, and Colt; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Henard enjoyed a career as a rancher and cattle buyer, and, he helped run the family sale barn, the Wellington Livestock Commission, for many years; in his leisure time, he enjoyed spending time reading, hunting, fishing, and relaxing with his family at the boathouse; he was a valued congregant of First United Methodist Church, and he was also a member of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and the VFW Auxiliary; and

WHEREAS, Billy Henard lived a rich and purposeful life, and although he will be deeply missed, those who were privileged to share in his love and affection will forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Talbot Henard and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Billy Henard.