TITLE: In memory of Bill Sumerford of Amarillo.

SUMMARY: In memory of Bill Sumerford of Amarillo.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of William Sumerford of Amarillo, who passed away on August 1, 2017, at the age of 76; and WHEREAS, The son of William and Emma Sumerford, Bill Sumerford was born on April 22, 1941, in Temple, and after graduating from high school in Midland, he earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University; he went on to work as a refinery engineer for Sun Oil Company and later for Oryx Energies, from which he retired in 2000; and WHEREAS, After relocating to Amarillo, Mr. Sumerford became actively involved in local politics; over the years, he served as secretary of the Potter County Republican Party executive committee, and in 2011 he was recognized by the Republican Party of Texas as Volunteer of the Year in Senate District 31; he further gave of his time and talents by repairing old computers, which he donated to nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sumerford was the devoted husband of Kathy Sumerford and the proud father of two sons, Christopher and Jim, and four daughters, Dawn, Sherry, Tricia, and Sheryl; he also experienced the joy of welcoming 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren into his family; and WHEREAS, Although Bill Sumerford will be deeply missed, he leaves behind a record of civic engagement and service to others that will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bill Sumerford and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many 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 Bill Sumerford. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 419 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House