H.R. No. 1246 is a resolution honoring John W. Galloway III as he prepares to retire from Galloway & Sons Funeral Home in Beeville in 2025, marking the end of a distinguished 65-year career with the company founded by his grandfather in 1919. Initially aspiring to be a veterinarian, Mr. Galloway joined the family business in 1960, eventually taking over after his father's retirement in 1974. Throughout his tenure, he expanded the business by acquiring additional funeral homes and establishing a funeral chapel, while also contributing significantly to the community through various leadership roles, including serving as the mayor of Beeville and participating in numerous civic organizations.

The resolution acknowledges Mr. Galloway's dedication to his community, highlighting his involvement in local development projects and his recognition as Citizen of the Year by the Bee County Chamber of Commerce. As he transitions into retirement, the Texas House of Representatives expresses its congratulations and best wishes for his future endeavors, reflecting on his impactful career and the legacy he leaves behind. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for Mr. Galloway as a token of esteem from the legislature.