SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 328
In Memory
of
Joseph Lee Richmond
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Joseph Lee Richmond, who died February 22,
2015, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Joe Richmond was born on May 6, 1949, in Raton,
New Mexico; he graduated from Tascosa High School in Amarillo in
1967 and went on to earn a degree in psychology from West Texas
State University in 1972; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richmond moved to Austin in 1974 and began his
long and productive career in transportation by serving as a
shuttle bus driver for The University of Texas; during his
service, he met Nancy Burkholder, and they married in 1977; they
were blessed with two sons, Travis and Grant; and
WHEREAS, He joined Capital Metro in 1985 and held a number
of positions with the company, including that of liaison to The
University of Texas; the university provided him with an office
on the campus that he had grown to love, and he gained the
experience he needed to develop into a recognized expert in his
field; and
WHEREAS, During his time in Austin, Joe Richmond took great
pleasure in the city's vitality and its cultural offerings,
notably its live music scene; he frequented such venues as the
Armadillo World Headquarters, Antone's, and the Continental
Club, and he enjoyed the performances of such iconic musicians as
Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Gary Clark Jr.; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, he married Jennifer Kam, and the couple
moved to Denton, where he served as director of transportation
for the University of North Texas; after nearly a decade of
exemplary service, he returned to Central Texas and served as
director of Transportation Services at Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, He was a man of many interests and talents who was
noted for his engaging personality and the great joy he took in
life, and his courage, his generous spirit, and his enthusiasm
for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all
who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Joseph Lee Richmond; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Joseph Lee Richmond.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate