85R3296 BPG-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 27
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of Glen Clay Richardson of Sonora on October 4, 2016, at the
age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The son of Verlew and Esther Richardson, Glen
Richardson was born in Sonora on December 2, 1925; he graduated from
Sonora High School and went on to attend Texas A&M University, where
he was a member of the Corps of Cadets, the Aggie Band, and the
livestock judging team; moreover, he excelled in track and field
and won the conference high jump championship; coming of age during
World War II, he interrupted his education to enlist in the United
States Navy, and after serving his country, he completed his
bachelor's degree in animal husbandry; he made many lasting
friendships during his years at A&M; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Richardson taught classes at the Texas A&M
Adjunct campus in Junction and began ranching in Edwards County; in
1954, he married the love of his life, the former Rosalie Friend;
they were blessed with twin sons, Wade and Wesley, and their family
later grew to include three grandchildren, Kyle, Clay, and Codi, as
well as great-grandchildren, West, Sailor, Kyle, Brynn, and Walker;
friendly and generous to all, the Richardsons welcomed countless
guests to their Rocksprings Ranch through the years, particularly
at their annual Fourth of July weekend gathering; and
WHEREAS, For a half century, Mr. Richardson devoted himself
to refining his Hereford cattle and Angora goat herds, and he took
special pride in marketing his Champion F-1 Braford heifers at
select sales across the state; he was a member of the Texas Sheep
and Goat Raisers Association and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle
Raisers Association; a respected member of the community, he served
as a trustee of the Federal Land Bank and Sonora Bank, and he was a
lifelong member of the Sonora First United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Glen Richardson treasured the time he spent in the
company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will
forever cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Glen Clay Richardson
and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Glen Clay
Richardson.