TITLE: In memory of Robert W. "Bob" Townsley, Jr., of Austin.

SUMMARY: In memory of Robert W. "Bob" Townsley, Jr., of Austin.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Robert W. Townsley, Jr., of Austin who passed away on September 7, 2010, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, Bob Townsley was born in Blanco on March 15, 1920, to Robert Townsley, Sr., and Nettie Townsley; raised in Austin, he graduated from Austin High School in 1939; he continued his studies at North Texas Agricultural College before going to work with the Texas Highway Department; shortly after the outbreak of World War II, he answered his nation's call to duty and joined the U.S. Army Air Corps; and WHEREAS, After his discharge from the army, Mr. Townsley returned to work with the Texas Highway Department; during his distinguished 45 years of service with that agency, he received numerous promotions, and for 26 years he served as director of the Motor Vehicle Division; and WHEREAS, Mr. Townsley and his wife, Alice, enjoyed a rewarding marriage that spanned 64 years, until her passing on April 7, 2010; he was blessed with two children, Judy and Steve, as well as a grandson, Sean, and a great-granddaughter, Helena; and WHEREAS, Known for his warm personality and good humor, Mr. Townsley made many friends around the state over the course of his long tenure with the highway department; in his free time, he delighted in playing golf, and his passion for the sport led to his selection as president of the Austin Senior Golf Association; and WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant and a devoted family man, Bob Townsley lived a rich and purposeful life, and he will long be remembered with deep affection by 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 Bob Townsley and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bobby Fulford; to his grandson, Sean LaBounty, and his wife, Erin; to his great-granddaughter, Helena; to his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jo and Dale Swain; 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 Robert W. Townsley, Jr. Howard of Travis Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1135 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 14, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House