H.R. No. 2234
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Richard Buck Ashley of Waco, who died on April 19, 2011, at the
age of 52; and
WHEREAS, Richard Ashley was born in Waco on July 12, 1958, to
Travis and Misao Ashley; after attending University High School, he
earned an associate's degree in business from McLennan Community
College; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ashley served as an assistant manager in the
shipping department at the Army and Air Force Exchange Distribution
Center for 22 years; he further distinguished himself by answering
his nation's call to duty and serving in the U.S. Naval Reserves for
six years; and
WHEREAS, A devoted father, Mr. Ashley delighted in the
company of his son, Bailey; and
WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, Richard Ashley
will long be remembered by all those who shared in his love and
friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Buck Ashley
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
son, Bailey A. Ashley; to his brothers, Travis B. Ashley and his
wife, Louwana, and Eldon R. Ashley and his wife, Tamara; to his
sisters, Gloria High and her husband, Boyd, and Linda Eastep and her
husband, Joseph; to his uncles, Yutaka Kudo and Lloyd Ashley; to his
six nieces, five nephews, three great-nieces, and six
great-nephews; 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 Richard
Buck Ashley.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2234 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House