H.R. No. 778
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert Virgil Gordon of Crosby passed away on March
3, 2019, at the age of 47, bringing a profound loss to all those who
loved and cherished him; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 8, 1971, to Margaret Davis and
Joseph Roland Gordon, Robert Gordon grew up with the companionship
of three brothers, Mario, Benjamin, and Darin, and three sisters,
Fantricia, Avryl, and Casey; after graduating from Crosby High
School, he attended the Spartan College of Aeronautics and
Technology and Rice Aviation and then enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps; he embraced and embodied the Marine Corps values of
honor, courage, and commitment, and on returning home from his
military career, he distinguished himself as an employee of
ExxonMobil for 21 years, which included service at the company's
plants in Baytown and in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gordon developed a strong work ethic at an early
age, and this trait, coupled with his natural aptitude, helped him
excel at nearly everything he turned his hand to; he was an avid
outdoorsman with a passion for playing golf, deer hunting, fishing,
calf roping, and going to the rodeo, and he was also a skilled
mechanic, welder, and repairman; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Gordon enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Shalantha; he was the caring father of five
children, Raven, Jordan, Shelby, Chance, and Zavian, who preceded
his father in death, and he was also blessed with a granddaughter,
Azalea; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate to have known Robert Gordon will
remember his zest for life and his unwavering devotion to those he
loved, and they will forever treasure their memories of the time
they spent in his company; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Virgil Gordon
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Shalantha Gordon, to his children, Raven, Jordan, Shelby, and
Chance Gordon; to his granddaughter, Azalea Bennett; to his mother,
Margaret Davis; to his father, Joseph Roland Gordon, and his wife,
Bernadine; to his brothers, Mario Gordon and his wife, Tracy, and
Benjamin Davis and his wife, Nicole; to his sisters, Fantricia Rene
and her husband, John, Avryl Gordon, and Casey Ciruti and her
husband, Floyd; to his parents-in-law, Paula Bell and her husband,
Johnny, and Andrew Couty Sr. and his wife, Stephanie; to his
brother-in-law, Andrew Couty Jr.; to his grandmother, Rosie Espree
Broussard; and to his other relatives, friends, and colleagues;
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
Gordon.
Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 778 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 21, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House