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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Laredo in mourning the loss of William N. Young Jr., |
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who died July 26, 2025, at the age of 73; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Laredo on October 22, 1951, Bill remained |
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a lifelong resident of the community he so greatly cherished; he |
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attended Laredo United High School, where he excelled as an |
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athlete in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field |
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and was a valued member of the school band; and |
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WHEREAS, Bill enjoyed a variety of career pursuits, which |
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he approached with his characteristic energy and dedication; he |
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served as an athletic coach at his alma mater for a time and |
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worked on weekends as a disc jockey for KGNS radio; he found |
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success as a car salesman and as a produce salesman, and he was a |
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pioneering hydroponic agriculturalist; Bill found great reward |
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in serving his community and country as a United States Customs |
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and Immigration agent, a role which he carried out with pride and |
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integrity; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Young remained |
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active in civic life and served as chairman of the Webb County |
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Republican Party from 2018 to 2021; he was an avid outdoorsman |
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who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he later returned to his |
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agricultural roots and devoted his efforts to cultivating |
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moringa plants and tending his land; and |
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WHEREAS, Noted for his warmth, kindness, and engaging |
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sense of humor, Bill Young was a friend to countless people; he |
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cherished the life he shared with his devoted wife, Leslie, their |
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daughters, Charlotte, Victoria, and Sapphire, his son-in-law, |
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Cole Garlick, and his grandson, Julius, who all enriched his life |
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immeasurably; though he will be deeply missed, his memory will be |
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forever treasured by his many loved ones and by the community he |
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served with unwavering commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life |
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of William N. Young Jr. and extend sincere condolences to his |
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bereaved family; 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 Young. |