SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 50
	In Memory
	of
	Bill Dean
	WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
	passing of Billie Joe Dean of Gilmer on August 20, 2023, at the
	age of 97; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Jerry and Maggie Dean, Bill Dean was
	born in Upshur County on January 5, 1926, and he grew up with
	eight siblings, Ella, Gerald, John, Everett, Winnie, Rose,
	Margie, and Jerrianne; answering his nation's call to duty, he
	joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 at the age of 16; he was assigned to
	the Naval Construction Force as a member of the Seabees and
	served until 1946; and
	WHEREAS, Returning to Upshur County, Mr. Dean exchanged
	wedding vows with the former Virginia Bowden on April 28, 1947;
	the couple raised their three children, Billy, Ginger, and Terry
	Joe, in Gilmer, where they permanently settled, and they shared
	more than seven and a half decades together before Mrs. Dean's
	passing; through the years, Mr. Dean had the pleasure of seeing
	his family grow to include 7 grandchildren, 15
	great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dean was employed with Dean Lumber Company for
	numerous years, and he also owned and operated heavy equipment; a
	friend to many, he was beloved for his keen wit and wonderful sense
	of humor; he enjoyed playing checkers and dominoes in his leisure
	hours, especially the game of 42, and he earned a reputation for his
	ability to serve up a delicious pot of chili; a man of faith, he was
	a lifelong member of Gilmer Church of Christ; and
	WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this
	esteemed man's love and friendship will always remember him with
	great tenderness and affection; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Billie Joe Dean and extend heartfelt condolences to the members
	of his family: to his children, Billy Ray Dean and his wife, Brenda,
	and Ginger Cargal; to his grandchildren, Michael Dean Gage and his
	wife, Brandie, Rebekah Brown, Eric Dean, Luke Dean and his wife,
	Katie, Liz Couch and her husband, Randy, Sarah Smith and her
	husband, Russell, and Wesley Cargal and his wife, Amber; to his
	great-grandchildren, Dutch Dean Gage, Caleb, Hannah, and Abbie
	Brown, Mahri, Paisley, Charlotte, Jex, Norah, and Elliott Dean,
	Lauren and Brooke Couch, Riley and Reagan Smith, and Desiree
	Pierce; to his great-great-grandchild, Bohdi Allen Pierce; 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 Senate adjourns
	this day, it do so in memory of Bill Dean.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 26, 2023, by
		a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate