Bill Text: TX HCR139 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Ed Speakmon of Keller.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-04-25 - Signed by the Governor [HCR139 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HCR139-Enrolled.html
| H.C.R. No. 139 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed community leader drew to a | ||
| close with the passing of Keller City Council member Ed Speakmon on | ||
| March 3, 2019, at the age of 71; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Born on January 24, 1948, Ed Speakmon grew up with | ||
| two brothers, Ray and Allan; he shared a rewarding relationship | ||
| with his wife, Candy, and he took great pride in his children, | ||
| Keely, Darcy, and Derek, and in his grandchildren, Taylor, Caden, | ||
| and Cole; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Speakmon | ||
| served as a member of the United States Marine Corps; in civilian | ||
| life, he worked in the auto repair business before retiring; his | ||
| deep interest in civic affairs motivated him to become a Republican | ||
| precinct chair, and in 2016, he was elected to the Keller City | ||
| Council; during his time in office, he held the post of mayor pro | ||
| tem, and he ably represented his constituents until the time of his | ||
| death; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Speakmon was also beloved for the elaborate | ||
| decorations he created for his home each holiday season; these | ||
| award-winning displays delighted the community and earned him the | ||
| nickname "Mr. Christmas"; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a respected public servant, | ||
| Ed Speakmon will be deeply missed, but he leaves behind a legacy of | ||
| good humor and hard work that will continue to inspire all those who | ||
| knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas | ||
| hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ed Speakmon and extend heartfelt | ||
| sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Candy Speakmon; | ||
| to his children, Keely Cerminara and her husband, Lou, Darcy | ||
| Pridham-Shaw and her husband, David, and Derek Speakmon; to his | ||
| grandchildren, Taylor, Caden, and Cole; to his brothers, Ray and | ||
| Allan; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it | ||
| further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of | ||
| Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of | ||
| Ed Speakmon. | ||
| Capriglione | ||
| Klick | ||
| ______________________________ | ______________________________ | |
| President of the Senate | Speaker of the House | |
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 139 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the House on April 5, 2019. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
| I certify that H.C.R. No. 139 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
| rising vote of the Senate on April 8, 2019. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| APPROVED: __________________ | ||
| Date | ||
| __________________ | ||
| Governor | ||
