TITLE: In memory of Harry Edward Wille, Jr., of Clute.

SUMMARY: In memory of Harry Edward Wille, Jr., of Clute.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The residents of Brazoria County lost a dedicated community servant with the passing of Harry Edward Wille, Jr., of Clute on January 3, 2010, at the age of 76, and in 2011 Mr. Wille was posthumously honored with the Philanthropic Memorial Award by the Community Foundation of Brazoria County; and WHEREAS, Born in New Orleans on July 2, 1933, to Harry and Eula Wille, Harry Wille earned a bachelor of science degree from McNeese State University in Louisiana; he came to the Brazosport area in 1991, and quickly involved himself in civic and community affairs; and WHEREAS, Using his skills as a certified public accountant, Mr. Wille put his expertise to work for various nonprofit organizations; known as a person who got things done, he served as president of the Brazosport Rotary Club in 1996 and 1997 and as treasurer for many years and was named a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and sustaining member; he was also a trustee of the Brazosport Planetarium and a member of the executive committee of the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wille further shared his time and talents as an elected member of the Brazosport College board of regents for more than a decade, and he supported the college through contributions to its scholarship programs, fund-raising campaigns, and music performance center; with his wife, he volunteered with the Southwest SIDS Research Institute, and he gathered donations for many worthy causes by hosting shrimp and crawfish boils and seafood gumbo dinners; and WHEREAS, A devoted participant in numerous church programs, Mr. Wille served as treasurer of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Jackson; he was known for his quiet and unassuming manner, his willingness to donate extraordinary time and effort, and his steadfast belief in serving his fellow man; and WHEREAS, Though it is impossible to gauge the full effect of a man's life, some individuals leave their unmistakable mark on the world as they move through it, and Harry Wille's contributions to his community will long resonate in the lives of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Harry Edward Wille, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife of 55 years, Peggy; to his children, Cindy Waldrip and her husband, John, and Mark Wille; to his grandchildren, Ryan Bordelon and his wife, Janna, Kevin Bordelon, Jennifer Daigrepont, and James Daigrepont; to his great-grandchildren, Ayden, Kaleb, Elijuah, Jaelynn, and Alana; to his brothers, Alton Wille and his wife, Judy, and Clarence Wille and his wife, Sheila; to his sisters, Margie Peters, Darlene Nall, and Faye Smith; 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 Harry Wille. Bonnen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 987 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 7, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House