Bill Text: TX HR1752 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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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

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H.R. No. 1752

R E S O L U T I O N
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
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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