83R26398 MGR-D
By: Carter H.R. No. 2213
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of David
Raymond Peters of Richardson, who passed away on April 1, 2013, at
the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Kansas, David Peters earned a bachelor's
degree in history and a master's degree in counselor education from
Emporia State University; he later served as associate dean of
students at Otterbein University in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Peters eventually made his home in Texas, where
he worked in the insurance industry for a quarter of a century;
dedicated to improving his community, he served as chair of the
board of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce in 1998, and for his
contributions, he received a lifetime membership in that
organization; a man of faith and always looking to help others, he
volunteered with the employment transition ministry and the senior
youth group at First United Methodist Church of Richardson; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Peters cherished his two daughters,
Erica and Brooke; and
WHEREAS, While the death of David Peters has brought great
sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will
forever be treasured by all those who shared in the blessing of his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of David Raymond
Peters and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his daughters, Erica and Brooke; to his sister, Susan; 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 David
Peters.