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89(R) HR 1246 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 1246
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John W. Galloway Sr. 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 Sr. 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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House