H.R. No. 2202
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard Gilmore Lauderdale of Fort Worth passed away
on March 15, 2019, at the age of 74, leaving behind a loving family
and many dear friends to cherish his memory; and
WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on January 2, 1945, to Dr. Thomas
Lauderdale and Margaret Lauderdale, Gilmore Lauderdale grew up with
the companionship of two brothers, Thomas and Caleb; he attended
military school and went on to graduate from R. L. Paschal High
School in 1962 before continuing his studies at Texas Christian
University; in 1968, he enlisted in the United States Army, and he
was deployed to Germany to serve during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, After returning home to Fort Worth and Eagle
Mountain Lake, Mr. Lauderdale met and married Carol Godbey, with
whom he shared the joy of raising two children, Christopher and
Leigh Anne; he was actively involved in his children's lives and
supported them by coaching their soccer and basketball teams and
riding horses competitively with his daughter; no matter the
activity, he always made it his goal to instill in them morals,
values, and life lessons, and he served as a role model to them
through his generosity and compassion toward others; and
WHEREAS, An entrepreneur, Mr. Lauderdale decided to strike
out on his own after working for a time in the poultry business and
became the president, owner, and operator of Fort Worth Poultry &
Egg Company at the Fort Worth Stockyards; he enjoyed spending time
on the water, whether waterskiing competitively or sailing, and
this passion also led him to open the popular Lauderdale's on the
Lake and Shrimper's restaurants; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lauderdale led an adventurous life that
included motorcycle trips to Mexico, surfing in Costa Rica, and
scuba diving in the Bahamas; he also treasured the companionship of
a host of longtime friends and of his loyal golden retriever,
Handsome Sammy; moreover, he drew guidance and inspiration from his
faith and served as an active member of St. Anne's Episcopal
Church; and
WHEREAS, Gilmore Lauderdale made a positive impact in many
lives through his personal and professional achievements, and he
will forever be remembered with admiration and affection by those
who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard Gilmore
Lauderdale and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones 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 Richard
Gilmore Lauderdale.
Geren
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2202 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 27, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House