SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
	In Memory
	of
	William Wallace Bay
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Dr. William Wallace Bay, who died May
	29, 2013, at the age of 89; and
	WHEREAS, Wallace Bay was born October 9, 1923, near
	Killeen; as a young man, he dedicated himself to numerous
	activities, including athletics, working in the family grocery
	store, and the Future Farmers of America; he was salutatorian of
	the Class of 1941 at Killeen High School; and
	WHEREAS, His studies at Texas A&M University were
	interrupted by military service in the United States Navy during
	World War II; after the war, he returned to the university and
	earned degrees in dairy science and veterinary medicine; he also
	earned a master's degree and a doctoral degree in veterinary
	pathology from Purdue University; and
	WHEREAS, He married his childhood sweetheart, Mary
	Margaret Goodnight, on September 15, 1943; the couple raised two
	children, Richard Scott Bay and Marcia Sue Bay, and they were
	blessed with three grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Bay taught for many years at the Texas A&M
	University College of Veterinary Medicine and retired in 1982 as
	professor emeritus; he participated in numerous research
	projects that resulted in publication and served as associate
	dean for academic affairs; he was chosen to represent the United
	States at veterinary conferences in the People's Republic of
	China in 1982 and in New Zealand and Australia in 1983; and
	WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, he was the first
	president of the board of trustees for Central Texas College and
	served on the board of the Killeen Independent School District,
	and he was a member of the Killeen and College Station Lions
	Clubs; a devout Christian who practiced his faith in his daily
	life, he was a longtime elder at A&M Church of Christ; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
	gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
	counsel will not be forgotten; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
	forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
	condolences to the bereaved family of Dr. William Wallace Bay;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
	Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
	so in memory of Dr. William Wallace Bay.
	Schwertner
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on June 6, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate