A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF

William Mark (Bill) Stein

WHEREAS William Mark (Bill) Stein, born on January 21, 1954 in Columbus, Texas, departed from this life on December 9, 2008 in Columbus, Texas; and

WHEREAS William Mark (Bill) Stein, attended University of Texas; and

WHEREAS, William Mark (Bill) Stein served as archivist at the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus, founder and editor of the Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, and creator of the Live Oaks and Dead Folks cemetery tour; and

WHEREAS, William Mark (Bill) Stein was a good friend and long-time supporter of the East Texas Historical Association;

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the membership of the East Texas Historical Association laments the passing of this "good and faithful servant" on December 9, 2008, extends sympathy to his family and friends; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Annual Meeting and another presented as is appropriate to the family of William Mark (Bill) Stein, that they may know of the love and esteem in which he is yet held by all.

APPROVED THIS TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2009.

Ted Lawe
President, 2008-2009

M. Scott Sosebee
Executive Director