SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 204
In Memory
of
Charles Dicky Travis
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Charles Dicky Travis,
who died January 27, 2019, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Dicky Travis was a respected public servant who
enriched the lives of others through his kindness, his integrity,
and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, Born September 23, 1936, Dicky attended Baylor
University and graduated from The University of Texas; he began
his career by working in the Governor's Budget Office under
Governor Price Daniel, and he served the office with distinction
for 19 years through the terms of four governors; in 1979, he was
appointed executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department, and he later served as executive director of the
Employees Retirement System of Texas; he retired in 1995 after 35
years of exemplary state service; and
WHEREAS, Dicky shared 62 years of marriage with his high
school sweetheart, Lydia; they were blessed with two children and
four grandchildren, who were a source of great pride and joy for
him; and
WHEREAS, Dicky Travis was a loyal friend and a trusted
mentor and counselor to many, and he will long be remembered with
respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Charles Dicky Travis; 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 Charles Dicky Travis.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 19, 2019,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate