82S10780 BPG-D
By: Perry H.C.R. No. 17
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Stacy Furdek of Lubbock passed away on May 26, 2011,
at the age of 45, leaving her circle of family and friends to
cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Jim and Diana Richards, the former
Stacy Rene Richards was born in Lubbock on October 29, 1965; she
graduated from Odessa Permian High School and earned her master's
degree in English/American literature from Texas Tech University;
after teaching English at Mackenzie Middle School, she joined the
faculty at Frenship High School, and she also taught at the Smith
Unit in Lamesa; her experience there led her to work with the
Lubbock County Jail to develop a GED program for prisoners; in
addition, she was a freelance writer and was conducting research
for a book on women on death row; and
WHEREAS, She married Stephen Furdek in Lubbock on June 1,
1998, and welcomed his son, Nicholas, as her first child; on August
16, 2000, the couple became the parents of Christopher, who
inherited his mother's blue eyes and blond hair; Ms. Furdek was
devoted to her children and adored taking Christopher to see his
grandmother and on camping trips; generous and compassionate, she
reached out to those who were suffering and offered love and hope to
all those in need; any stray pet who came her way found a new home
and tender care, and she instilled concern for the well-being of
animals in her sons; and
WHEREAS, Stacy Furdek brought joy to innumerable people
through her wonderful sense of humor and great kindness; although
she will be deeply missed, she will forever hold a special place in
the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas,
1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Stacy Richards
Furdek and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:
to her husband, Stephen Furdek; to her sons, Nicholas and
Christopher Furdek; to her father, Jim Richards, and his wife,
Debbie; to her mother, Diana Meyer, and her husband, Kelly; to her
sister, Cindy Nottingham, and her husband, David; to her nephew,
Tristan Nottingham; to her niece, Marissa Nottingham; to her
grandfather, James Richards, and his wife, Florence; and to her
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate and House of
Representatives adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Stacy
Richards Furdek.