82R22401 BPG-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 1446
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Robert Kenneth Rives of
Dallas on March 9, 2011, at the age of 36 has brought deep sorrow to
the family and friends of this vibrant and caring young Texan; and
WHEREAS, Born in Elkhart, Indiana, on June 27, 1974, Robby
Rives was the son of William and Malinda Rives; he attended
Cistercian Preparatory School and graduated from Duncanville High
School in 1992; after continuing his education at The University of
Texas at Arlington, he eventually went on to work as director of
operations for the Miers Group, LLC; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rives had a great love for music and was a gifted
guitarist; bright, witty, and engaging, he brought joy to countless
people through his sense of humor, and he was remarkably kind; his
courage and strength of will allowed him to overcome tremendous
challenges, and in surmounting them, he demonstrated grace and true
compassion for others; and
WHEREAS, A man of many interests, Mr. Rives liked to keep up
with current events and was a fan of Star Wars and the Texas
Rangers; he enjoyed spending time with his loved ones most of all,
and he and his father formed a particularly strong bond as fellow
Rangers devotees, watching innumerable games together and sharing
the excitement of their team's long road to the World Series; and
WHEREAS, Robby Rives cherished his family and friends, and
those he left behind may find comfort in remembering the myriad
times he brushed away his own shadows to brighten the lives of
others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robby Rives and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents,
William Kenneth Rives and Malinda Land Rives; to his sisters,
Kimberly Rives Miers and her husband, Harris Wood Miers III, and
Jennifer Leigh Chandler and her husband, James Scott Chandler; to
his grandfather, Chester A. Adams; to his nieces, Megan Leigh
Miers, Brooke Armstrong Chandler, and Harper Leigh Chandler; to his
nephews, Harris Wood "Dru" Miers IV and William Wyatt Chandler; to
his fiancee, Amy Stover; and to his many 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 Robert
Kenneth Rives.