TITLE: In memory of William Charles Bouline.

SUMMARY: In memory of William Charles Bouline.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of William Charles Bouline, who died on April 14, 2015, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, Bill Bouline was born in Manly, Iowa, on October 7, 1933, to Charles and Gladys Bouline; he shared his life for 58 years with his wife, Maria, and through the years, he became the father of two children, Nanette and Erik, and the grandfather of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Bouline spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, and for much of that time, he served as a navigator on large cargo aircraft, flying all over the world, including missions to the Congo in 1960, to Antarctica in 1962, and to West Germany on many occasions; he also worked as an air traffic controller, and during the Vietnam War, he earned a Distinguished Flying Cross as a crew member on an AC-47 "Spooky" gunship; he retired in 1974, with the rank of lieutenant colonel; and WHEREAS, On returning to civilian life, Mr. Bouline embarked on a new career as a tennis pro; he and his wife, Ria, opened a business called the Tennis Corner and, over a 26-year career, he taught several generations of tennis players; he retired again in 2010 after serving for four years as the tennis coach of Saint Thomas More Academy in Dover, Delaware; and WHEREAS, Mr. Bouline took great pleasure in spending time with his grandchildren, picking them up from school, attending their sporting events and recitals, and sharing with them his love of photography and music; he and his wife also took each grandchild on a personal tour of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a proud veteran, Bill Bouline lived a rich and colorful life, and he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Charles Bouline and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Maria "Ria" Bouline; to his children, Nanette Kay Bouline Holmes and her partner, Michael Utley, and Erik Charles Bouline and his wife, Tracy; to his grandchildren, Christian Bouline, Bettina Holmes and her partner, Jason Sauders, Steffi Holmes and her husband, Timothy Plimpton, Danielle Bouline, Joshua Holmes, Michael R. Utley and his fianc e, Melanie Georgules, and Matthew Utley and his wife, Ginn; to his great-grandchildren, Ryan Utley, Sophia Georgules, and Barnes Utley; to his sisters, Pat Klinge and her husband, David, and Neva Bitker and Otti Roeckel; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of William Charles Bouline. Huberty Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2722 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House