SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58
	In Memory
	of
	Bill Harper
	WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the passing of
	Bill W. Harper of Hideaway on August 10, 2023, at the age of 78; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Longview, Bill Harper was born on
	October 10, 1944, to Bill and Floy Weeks Harper; he graduated
	from Longview High School in 1963 before earning degrees in
	economics and accounting from Stephen F. Austin State
	University; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Harper began his career working for Sears in
	Longview, where he rose to the position of assistant store
	manager, and he later struck out on his own and purchased a
	full-service Gulf station; his business interests grew to
	include A-1 Rent-All, an equipment and party rental store, which
	under his leadership expanded to multiple locations across East
	Texas; he sold the business in 1998 but continued to serve as a
	consultant to the new owners, and during his semi-retirement, he
	settled in Hideaway; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his loved ones, Mr. Harper shared a
	rewarding marriage with his wife, Donna, and he took great pride
	in his sons, Casey Harper and Chris Harper, who preceded his
	father in death; with the passing years, the family grew to
	include four granddaughters, Colby, Hannah, Lanie, and Madison,
	and two great-granddaughters, Harper and Kora; and
	WHEREAS, Among his many hobbies, Mr. Harper was an avid
	fisherman who spent countless days on the water at Lake Cherokee,
	Lake Palestine, and Hideaway Lake, and he greatly enjoyed taking
	RV trips with Mrs. Harper and his dogs, visiting locations across
	the U.S.; he was also passionate about collectible cars,
	including his prized 50th Anniversary Corvette; a man of faith,
	he was a member of ChristPoint Methodist Church Lindale; and
	WHEREAS, Bill Harper lived a life that was rich in
	meaningful achievements, and he will forever be remembered with
	deep admiration and affection by all those who held him dear;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Bill W. Harper and extend sincere sympathy to his family 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 Harper.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 30, 2023,
		by a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate