Bill Text: TX HR1752 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of C. G. "Corky" Richardson of Lampasas.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-28 - Reported enrolled [HR1752 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR1752-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1752 |
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the | ||
passing of C. G. Richardson of Lampasas on May 4, 2019, at the age | ||
of 86; and | ||
WHEREAS, The son of Ola Jane and John Clyde Richardson, | ||
"Corky" Richardson was born in Somerset on April 17, 1933, and he | ||
grew up with the companionship of two siblings, J. K. and | ||
Geraldine; after graduating from high school, he joined the United | ||
States Army and served for two years during the Korean War; and | ||
WHEREAS, A dedicated entrepreneur, Mr. Richardson | ||
established Richardson Tile Company in 1955; he went on to enjoy a | ||
successful career in the tile industry, doing business across the | ||
U.S. and in Puerto Rico and earning the title of Tile Contractor of | ||
the Year; in 1971, he moved from Wichita Falls to Lampasas, where he | ||
also owned a cantera stone company called Lampasas Imports; and | ||
WHEREAS, Mr. Richardson was joined in matrimony to the former | ||
Dorothy Roark on January 29, 1953, and the couple shared a rewarding | ||
marriage that spanned more than 66 years; he was the proud father of | ||
three children, Greg, Mike, and Molly, and he had the pleasure of | ||
seeing his family grow to include 9 grandchildren and 10 | ||
great-grandchildren; a valued resident of his community, he was a | ||
congregant of First United Methodist Church, and he was a member of | ||
the Masons, the Shriners, and Wichita Falls Elks Lodge No. 1105; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Corky Richardson treasured the time he spent in the | ||
company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will | ||
in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now, | ||
therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of C. G. Richardson and | ||
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Corky | ||
Richardson. | ||
Buckley | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1752 was unanimously adopted by a | ||
rising vote of the House on May 24, 2019. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||