TITLE: In memory of George E. Busby, Sr., of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of George E. Busby, Sr., of Waco.

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WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the passing of George E. Busby, Sr., of Waco on May 2, 2011, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, The son of Charles and Pearl Busby, Mr. Busby was born in Bishop on January 9, 1921; he grew up in Riesel, where he attended school, and enlisted in the United States Army; during World War II, he served in the South Pacific and the Philippines, and he went on to serve during the Korean conflict; he married the former Kishiko Takae in Kobe, Japan, on January 25, 1954, and he was the proud father of two sons, George and A. C.; and WHEREAS, Mr. Busby was a member of the 8th Combat Engineer Battalion attached to the 1st Cavalry Division; over the course of a distinguished military career that spanned more than 23 years, he was awarded four Battle Stars, a Purple Heart, and numerous other decorations; he retired from the military in 1962 and became manager of Purolator Armored Car Service and then chief of security at the Levi-Strauss Waco Distribution Center before his retirement in 1994; and WHEREAS, Although George Busby will be deeply missed, cherished memories of time spent in his company will long endure in the hearts of his family and friends; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of George E. Busby and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife of 57 years, Kishiko Busby; to his granddaughters, Lacresia Vanya and Crystal Busby; to his sister, Bessie Whiddon; to his brother, Charles C. Busby, Jr.; to his three great-grandsons; 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 George E. Busby, Sr. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2674 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House