Background
Bracken, William Earl was born on January 25, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Earl and Etholen Alabell (Terry) Bracken.
Bracken, William Earl was born on January 25, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Earl and Etholen Alabell (Terry) Bracken.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Baylor University, 1956; Juris Doctor, Baylor University, 1958.
Associate, Bryan-Maxwell, Waco, Texas, 1961-1963; assistant city attorney, City of Waco, 1963-1967; city attorney, City of Waco, 1967-1996; private practice,, Waco, since 1996.
Trustee Group Benefits Risk Pool Texas Municipal League, Austin, since 1979, chairman, 1979-1981. Member of advisory board S.W. Legal Foundation Municipal Legal Center, Richardson, Texas, since 1994. Board directors Evangelia Settlement, Waco.
President Lake Air Memorial Little League, Waco, 1963-1967. Member Texas Council Campfire Board,1997. Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1958-1961, lieutenant colonel United States Air Force Reserve, 1961-1984.
Fellow Texas Bar Foundation. Member Baylor Law School Alumni Association (board directors), Texas City Attorney Association (honorary life, president 1969-1971).
Married Sarah Lou Graves, May 31, 1958. Children: Elizabeth Louise, Terry Suzanne, Sarah Lynn.