H.R. No. 1736
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Richard Gilbert Cagle of Rosanky, who died on August 26,
2012, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 29, 1938, Bert Cagle earned a degree in
electrical engineering from the University of Colorado; while
studying in Boulder, he met the love of his life, Claire Dent, and
the happy couple married on June 14, 1958; in time they became the
proud parents of two children, Cathy and "Cactus" Jack; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Mr. Cagle joined
Boeing's Aerospace Division and worked initially on the Bomarc
missile in Seattle, Washington; he subsequently devoted his efforts
to the space program, and his assignments took him to Huntsville,
Alabama, then to New Orleans, and finally to Houston, where he was
involved in the Apollo program; he was stationed in the front bunker
for the liftoff of Apollo 11 and Apollo 15, and he was a member of
the team that brought the Apollo 13 astronauts home safely; he also
worked on the space shuttle program; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Cagle moved to the
Rosanky area, where he raised longhorn cattle for a while and
enjoyed deer hunting; his other favorite pastimes included building
model rockets and computers, working on projects around the house,
and spending time with friends and family, sharing laughs and
reflections on life; and
WHEREAS, Longtime members of the Freeway Baptist Church in
Houston, Mr. Cagle and his wife later joined the Rosanky Baptist
Church; a valued congregant, Bert Cagle served as a deacon while
also chairing the finance committee; in addition, he loved singing
and was a joyful member of the church choir; and
WHEREAS, Bert Cagle achieved a life that was rich in family,
friends, and accomplishments, and those who were privileged to
share in his love and affection will forever carry him close in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Gilbert Cagle
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Claire Cagle; to his children, County Commissioner Jack Cagle
and his wife, Janet, and Cathy Moore and her husband, Dana; to his
grandchildren, Richard Cagle, Drew Moore, Victoria Cagle, Daniel
Moore, and Elizabeth Cagle; 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 Bert Cagle.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1736 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 1, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House