TITLE: In memory of Willie Lonnell Galloway.

SUMMARY: In memory of Willie Lonnell Galloway.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Willie Lonnell Galloway, a cherished citizen who recently passed away after a long and trailblazing life of service to his community; and WHEREAS, Willie Galloway was born in Newton County on April 5, 1947, and he moved with his family to Dallas while still a toddler; he graduated from Hamilton Park High School in 1965; and WHEREAS, Willie attended Henderson Junior College, North Texas State University, and East Texas State University, and he excelled as a collegiate basketball player; in 1968, he joined the United States Air Force, and he served with distinction as an aircraft radar operations technician and earned the rank of E-4 Sergeant; and WHEREAS, After his military service, he began working as a mail clerk for the United States Postal Service, and in 1973, he was recruited as one of the first black firefighters hired by the Dallas Fire Department; he earned numerous distinctions during seven years of service at Station 15, and he went on to become one of the first black inspectors hired in the Dallas Fire Inspection Division; he retired from public service in 1992, and he enjoyed 17 years of success as the founder and owner of CleanTex Janitorial Services; and WHEREAS, Mr. Galloway married Lisa Frazier-Galloway in 2007, and together they established and operated CleanTex Green Services; he was the proud father of three daughters and was blessed with grandchildren, stepchildren, and stepgrandchildren; he served as an usher at Concord Church, his spiritual home for many years; and WHEREAS, Willie Galloway enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, and giving generously to his local community; 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, 87th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Willie Lonnell Galloway; 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 Willie Galloway. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 19, 2021, by a rising vote.