Background
Lilly, Bob A. was born on May 16, 1919 in Foard City, Texas, United States. Son of Amos Willis and Johnnie Marion (Traweek) Lilly.
Lilly, Bob A. was born on May 16, 1919 in Foard City, Texas, United States. Son of Amos Willis and Johnnie Marion (Traweek) Lilly.
Student, John Tarleton College, 1936—1938. Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1940.
County agricultural agent Cameron County, Texas, 1943-1945, Starr County Texas, 1945-1946, Fort BendCounty, Texas, 1947, Calhoun County, Texas, 1948-1951. Legislation director Texas Farm Bureau, 1951-1963, North. Texas Milk Producers, Incorporated., Arlington, 1963-1967;assistant to general manager, legislation director, secretary political arm Associated Milk Producers, San Antonio, 1967-1974. Director Texas Federation Cooperatives, 1972-1974.
Chairman Texas Animal Health Commission, 1972, commissioner, 1973-1975.
Commissioner Texas Rural Development Commission, 1971-1973. Board directors Texas Feed and Fertilizer Commission, 1961-1971.
Consultant Texas Department Agriculture. Agricultural consultant governmental regulatory agencies and lending agencies.
Director National Animal Health Commission, since 1972.
Member legis.com. National Milk Producers, since 1970. President, director Rural Water Corporation.
Member legis.com. National Milk Producers, since 1970. Member Texas Lieutenant Governor"s Water Research Committee, 1973. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1940-1943.
Member National Animal Health Association, Interstate Milk Shippers Association (director).
Married Ruth L. McBurney, December 21, 1939. Children: Michele Bock, Niki (Mistress Joe L. Lockwood).