H.R. No. 3121
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends mourn the loss of Raymond Risk,
Sr., of Sherman, who died on June 21, 2008, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Risk was born on April 28, 1923, to Julia
David and John Naif Risk; after graduating from Sherman High School
in 1941, he attended Austin College; he was joined in matrimony to
Lillian Risk, and they became the parents of three children, Naif,
Raymond, and Sarah; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Risk was a decorated soldier with the U.S. Army
during World War II, serving as a sergeant under General George
Patton in the 94th Medical Gas Treatment Battalion of the 3rd Army;
and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life in Sherman after the war,
he took over Risk Shoe Store and Shoe Repair from his father; he ran
the shop successfully until his retirement in 2002, and this
well-known local business is currently operated by Mr. Risk's son,
Naif; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Raymond Risk continued to honor
his military service as a member of the American Legion, AMVETS, the
Disabled American Veterans, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan also shared his time with the
Sherman Noon Lions Club; a member for 61 years, he held several
offices, including president, was recognized as a life member of
the Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp and the Texas Lions Camp, and
was named a Melvin Jones Fellow; in addition, Mr. Risk was a
dedicated member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and the Odd
Fellows; and
WHEREAS, A brave soldier, a community leader, and a respected
businessman, Raymond Risk, Sr., excelled in each of these roles,
and his long and productive life serves as an inspiration to those
who were fortunate enough to share in his love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Raymond Risk, Sr.,
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
son, Naif Risk, his wife, Cindy, and their niece, Lauren Stephens;
to his son, Raymond Risk, his wife, Nancy, and their son, Noah; to
his sister, Jeanette Snyder; to his brother, William Risk, and his
wife, Margaret Ann; to his in-laws, Norma Oren and her husband, Bob,
Ernest Horany and his wife, Eileen, and Julia Waldrop and her
husband, Kenneth; to his dear friend and companion, Mary Moses; 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 Raymond
Risk, Sr.
Phillips
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3121 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 1, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House