H.R. No. 51
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Thomas
G. Ratcliffe of Kerrville, who passed away on May 25, 2011, at the
age of 79; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Tom Ratcliffe was born on
October 16, 1931, and grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana; he
graduated from Texas A&M University before serving in the U.S.
Army, rising to the rank of captain; he went on to have a notable
career that included employment with Tenneco and L. D. Brinkman;
and
WHEREAS, In 1979, Mr. Ratcliffe settled in the Hill Country;
he enjoyed spending time on his land in Ingram, whether he was
mowing, swimming, or fishing with his grandchildren; an active
member of the Kerrville community, he shared his time with the local
Performing Arts Society and the First Presbyterian Church, where he
served his congregation as an elder; in addition, he generously
supported his alma mater and Schreiner University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ratcliffe enjoyed many years of marriage to the
former Sara Eastwood, and they were blessed with three children,
Scott, Dianne, and Rusty; after Mrs. Ratcliffe's death, he was
fortunate enough to find love a second time, and in 2010 he married
Barbara Joplin; and
WHEREAS, Tom Ratcliffe led a life that was made rich through
meaningful service and accomplishments, and he leaves behind a
legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Thomas G. Ratcliffe and extend deepest sympathy to the members of
his family: to his wife, Barbara Joplin Ratcliffe; to his children,
Scott Ratcliffe and his wife, Lori, Dianne Ratcliffe Brickner and
her husband, Joe, and Rusty Ratcliffe and his wife, Carol; to his
grandchildren, Noah, Lindsey, Rachel, and Jack Ratcliffe and Sara
and Jacob Brickner; to his brother, John Ratcliffe, and his wife,
Peggy; and to his other relatives and many 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 Thomas G.
Ratcliffe.
Hilderbran
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 51 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on June 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House