TITLE: In memory of William Franklin Bush of Tyler.

SUMMARY: In memory of William Franklin Bush of Tyler.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the passing of William Franklin Bush of Tyler on November 11, 2022, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, Bill Bush was born to Wilford and Oneeta Bush on September 20, 1933, near Proctor, and he grew up with the companionship of a brother, Delbert; he married his wife, Shirley, in 1955, and in the course of a rewarding union that spanned 67 years, the couple raised three sons, Randy, Russell, and Wesley; with the passing years, they were further blessed with five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, The first member of his family to attend college, Mr. Bush earned a bachelor's degree in petroleum geology and went on to work in seismology with the Cities Service Oil Company; in 1966, he moved with his family to a ranch in Quitman and held a day job at Lone Star Steel in Daingerfield while also raising a herd of more than 40 head of cattle; the family later settled in Mineola, where Mr. Bush owned and operated a printing and office supply company for two decades before retiring in 1998; strong in his faith, he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church Mineola; and WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to share in this esteemed man's love and friendship will always remember him with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of William Franklin Bush and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Shirley; to his sons, Randy Bush and his wife, Beth, Russell Bush and his wife, Robin, and Wesley Bush and his wife, Kimberly; to his brother, Delbert Bush, and his wife, Emily; to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill Bush.