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SR581 • 2025
In memory of Blaine Hal Bull.
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In memory of Blaine Hal Bull.
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In memory of Blaine Hal Bull.
89(R) SR 581 - Enrolled version - Bill Text SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 581 In Memory of Blaine Hal Bull WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Blaine Hal Bull, who died April 19, 2025, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, Born April 12, 1957, in Bainbridge, Maryland, Blaine grew up in Houston and earned a bachelor's degree at Texas A&M University; while earning a master's degree from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, he met the love of his life, Myra; and WHEREAS, Blaine gained professional esteem as a campaign manager and legislative director for United States Senator Lloyd Bentsen; he went on to become a founding officer and shareowner of Austin-based Public Strategies, where he managed dozens of major corporate campaigns and mergers; he cofounded Vianovo in 2005, and he guided the success of the firm for nearly two decades; and WHEREAS, Blaine and Myra shared a joyful union during their 42 years of marriage, and he was a loving father and unwavering source of support to their three children, Christopher, Matthew, and Taylor; he cherished time spent traveling together to visit extended family, and his two grandchildren, Hayden and Rylan, enriched his life immeasurably; and WHEREAS, Blaine Bull was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather and a beloved friend to many, and he will long be remembered with admiration and appreciation by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Blaine Hal Bull; 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 Blaine Bull. Eckhardt ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2025, by a rising vote. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate