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      H.R. No. 1246       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, John W. Galloway III is retiring from Galloway &   Sons Funeral Home in Beeville in 2025, concluding a remarkable   tenure with the company that has spanned six and a half decades; and          WHEREAS, Though he had decided to attend Texas A&M University   with the goal of becoming a veterinarian, Mr. Galloway returned   home in 1960 to join Galloway & Sons Funeral Home, which his   grandfather, John Galloway Jr., founded in 1919; earning his   mortuary license, Mr. Galloway started out running the company's   ambulance services in addition to helping with funerals, and he   took over the company following the retirement of his father,   Charles Galloway, in 1974; he also purchased the Three Rivers   Funeral Home and Beeville Memorial Park and built a funeral chapel   in George West; and          WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Mr. Galloway   served as the mayor of Beeville from 1972 to 1981, playing a vital   role in the development of the city swimming pool, the   establishment of the Beeville Municipal Airport, and the   construction of the new city hall, among other accomplishments;   over the years, he has also been involved with the Beeville Water   Supply District and the Bee Development Authority, and he was   appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Nueces River Authority;   moreover, he has held leadership roles with such worthy   organizations as United Way, the American Red Cross, and Scouting   America and has established a number of fundraisers that benefit   local civic groups; and          WHEREAS, In recognition of his contributions, Mr. Galloway   was twice selected as the Bee County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of   the Year, and the Bee County Commissioners Court named the new   Beeville Economic Development office in his honor; in all his   endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Elizabeth,   and their three children; and          WHEREAS, John Galloway's dedication, professionalism, and   commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of   Beeville, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well   spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby congratulate John W. Galloway III on his   retirement from Galloway & Sons Funeral Home and extend to him   sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Galloway as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Lozano     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1246 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House