TITLE: In memory of Bobby G. Yancey.

SUMMARY: In memory of Bobby G. Yancey.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Bobby G. Yancey, who died March 6, 2017, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, Bobby Yancey was born on September 17, 1935, in Magnolia; he graduated from Montgomery High School in 1954 and from Sam Houston State University in 1958; and WHEREAS, Mr. Yancey was elected to serve as justice of the peace and county commissioner for Montgomery County; at the time, he was the youngest judge to have ever been elected in the State of Texas, and he served with distinction from 1960 to 1970; and WHEREAS, Bobby also enjoyed a life of entrepreneurial success; in 1969, he opened Conroe Concrete, a company that is still running strong today; in 1990, he purchased Hockley Livestock, and he operated the business until 2000; he spent the last 20 years of his life ranching in Limestone, Falls, and Houston Counties; and WHEREAS, Mr. Yancey shared 60 years of marriage with Jo Ann Yancey, and they were blessed with four children, 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A distinguished member of his community, Bobby Yancey touched the lives of others through his kindness, his humor, and his boundless generosity; he was beloved by many, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Bobby G. Yancey; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bobby Yancey. Creighton President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 22, 2017, by a rising vote.