84R31320 BPG-D
By: Moody H.R. No. 3254
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of El Paso lost an admired business and
civic leader with the passing of Richard Poe on May 16, 2015, at the
age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born in El Paso on April 7, 1934, Dick Poe earned his
bachelor's degree in business administration at The University of
Texas--El Paso and subsequently joined his family's automotive
business; he expanded its dealerships to include Dick Poe
Chrysler-Jeep, Dick Poe Dodge-Ram, and Dick Poe Toyota-Scion, and
today, the company employs more than 400 people; over the years,
Mr. Poe was a mentor to many of his staff members, even after they
went on to other careers, and he looked out for the interests of
other dealers; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan also owned Evergreen Cemeteries
and several other properties, and he served on the boards of State
National Bank, Coronado Bank, Sandia Savings and Loan, and other
businesses; he remained involved in day-to-day operations of his
dealerships until shortly before his death; a quiet philanthropist,
he generously supported his alma mater and its athletics
department, and he contributed to Special Olympics, United Cerebral
Palsy, and countless other charities while shying away from
recognition; he was a member of numerous civic organizations, among
them the Masonic Lodge, El Maida Shrine, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon;
and
WHEREAS, A man of great warmth and kindness, Dick Poe will be
deeply missed by those who were privileged to share in the richness
of his life, but his contributions to the community will continue to
resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dick Poe and extend
sincere condolences to his family: to his sons, Richard C. Poe II
and Troy Stephen Poe; to his sister, Claudia Barry; to his nieces
and nephews, Alton B. Poe IV, Richard Hopper, Faith Poe, Charity
Poe-Rakes, and Kellie Monticelli; 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 Dick Poe.