H.R. No. 2182
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close when Richard A. Bode of Plano passed away on May 1, 2009, at
the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Marmion Academy in Aurora, Illinois,
Dick Bode attended Loris College in Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated
from DePaul University; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from professional life, Mr. Bode
dedicated himself to public service in the city of Plano, where he
was a member of the Plano City Council from 1990 to 2000 and mayor
pro tem from 1996 to 2000; and
WHEREAS, This caring gentleman was also a member of the
Leadership Committee of John Paul II High School in Plano, and he
devoted much time and energy to the Hope's Door women's shelter and
the Collin County Adult Clinic; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, he enjoyed 46 years of
marriage to the love of his life, Marge Bode, and together they
shared in raising five children and in welcoming seven
grandchildren into their family; and
WHEREAS, The loss of this esteemed Texan is keenly felt by the
numerous friends that he made through the years as well as by the
many people in Plano and beyond who will forever find inspiration in
his generosity, integrity, and kindness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard A. Bode and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Marge Bode; to his daughters, Anne Kuldanek and her husband,
Ken, Julie Anderson and her husband, Ty, Ellen Hayes and her
husband, Brian, and Molly Brown and her husband, Ryan; to his son,
John Bode, and his wife, Nichole; to his grandchildren, Meg, Kevin,
and Scotty Anderson, Gabbie Bode, and Abbey, Eilee, and Molly
Hayes; to his sister, Anita Quinn; and to his other relatives and
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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dick Bode.
Madden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2182 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House