Individual Details

William Randall "Randy" FURR

(15 Dec 1947 - 17 May 2001)

R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Colonel William R. "Randy" Furr of Pflugerville has
1-2 rendered outstanding service as an officer in the Texas Army
1-3 National Guard, a force of citizen-soldiers who play a crucial role
1-4 in preserving public safety, advancing the community welfare, and
1-5 defending our nation's security; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Born December 15, 1947, in Austin, Colonel Furr
1-7 graduated from Lanier High School and in 1987 earned a bachelor of
1-8 science degree, summa cum laude, through the Military Resident
1-9 Center System of Park College, with a double major in social
1-10 psychology and management of human resources; in 1992 he received a
1-11 master of education degree in counseling and guidance from
1-12 Southwest Texas State University, where his academic record earned
1-13 him induction into the Psi Chi National Honor Society; and
1-14 WHEREAS, His military education includes Ordnance Officer
1-15 Basic and Ordnance Officer Advanced, distance learning offered by
1-16 the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the
1-17 U.S. Air Force War College, and many technical schools; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Colonel Furr enlisted as a private in the 122nd Car
1-19 Company, Texas Army National Guard, in 1968, and received his
1-20 commission from the state officer candidate program in 1971; he has
1-21 risen steadily through the ranks and held numerous assignments with
1-22 the 49th Armored Division and with the State Area Command; in
1-23 August 2000 he was appointed director of logistics, Headquarters
1-24 State Area Command, and in this capacity has served as advisor to
2-1 the adjutant general and command staff concerning all Army National
2-2 Guard logistical issues; and
2-3 WHEREAS, A man of wide-ranging abilities and interests,
2-4 Colonel Furr has pursued avocations as diverse as historical study,
2-5 woodworking, classic boats, underwater archeology, and technical
2-6 scuba diving; his family includes 2 sons, 3 daughters, and 12
2-7 grandchildren; and
2-8 WHEREAS, Throughout a career distinguished by exemplary
2-9 leadership, seasoned judgment, and consummate professionalism,
2-10 Colonel Furr has set the highest standards of excellence in the
2-11 execution of his duties and earned the respect and esteem of
2-12 countless friends and colleagues; now, therefore, be it
2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-14 Legislature hereby commend Colonel William R. "Randy" Furr for his
2-15 meritorious record of service with the Texas Army National Guard
2-16 and express its profound gratitude for his deep devotion to his
2-17 country and to the cause of freedom; and, be it further
2-18 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-19 prepared for Colonel Furr as an expression of highest regard by the
2-20 Texas House of Representatives.
Hilderbran
_______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 815 was adopted by the House on May
18, 2001, by a non-record vote.
_______________________________

Events

Birth	15 Dec 1947	Austin, Travis County, TX
Marriage	30 Jul 1966	Travis County, TX - Living
Marriage	19 Jul 1968	Travis County, TX - Vicki Kay JONES
Divorce	18 Dec 1970	Travis County, TX - Vicki Kay JONES
Marriage	1972	Living
Divorce	6 May 1982	Travis County, TX - Living
Marriage	8 Aug 1987	Travis County, TX - Living
Death	17 May 2001	Texas
Burial		Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, TX