H.R. No. 807
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a distinguished jurist drew to a close
with the passing of the Honorable Robert C. Cheshire of Victoria on
February 20, 2017, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 30, 1952, Robert Cheshire was the
son of Marvin and Nadine Yearta Cheshire; he graduated from
Victoria High School in 1970, and he earned his bachelor's degree in
history from The University of Texas at Austin in 1972, at the age
of 19; in 1977, he received his doctor of jurisprudence degree with
honors from the University of Houston Law School, and he
subsequently worked for 10 years as an attorney in private
practice; and
WHEREAS, Robert Cheshire was appointed by Governor Bill
Clements to preside over the newly created 377th District Court in
Victoria in 1989; during his 25 years on the bench, he established a
reputation for integrity and impartiality, and he was noted for his
tireless work ethic; a lifelong student of the law, he enjoyed
researching opinions from state and federal courts, and his
colleagues in the legal profession frequently sought his advice and
mentorship; and
WHEREAS, Selfless in his commitment to others, Judge Cheshire
volunteered his time with the Victoria Jaycees and the Rotary Club
and also served as superintendent of the Victoria Livestock Show;
after retiring in 2014, he elected to take senior judge status and
continued hearing cases in the Victoria area and other South Texas
counties; and
WHEREAS, This devoted family man enjoyed the love and support
of his wife, Debbie, with whom he shared more than 40 years, and he
took great pride in their children, Shauna and Chad, and their
granddaughters, Audrey and Katie; he and his wife took pleasure in
traveling the country to see their favorite bands, and he was also
fond of spending time at Lake Conroe; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his wisdom, compassion, and dedication,
Robert Cheshire leaves behind a record of service that will long
resonate in Victoria County and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Judge Robert
C. Cheshire and extend sincere sympathy to his 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 Robert
Cheshire.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 807 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 23, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House