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By: Sanford H.R. No. 1177
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Frederick William Herzberger, the chief building
official for the city of McKinney, passed away on May 1, 2021, at
the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, "Rick" Herzberger was born in Wilmington, Ohio, on
February 21, 1952, to James Robert and Laurys Annie Herzberger; he
grew up with the companionship of a brother, Art, and a sister,
Suzanne, and he went on to graduate from Andrews High School in
Andrews, Texas, in 1970; he worked as a brick mason and found
employment in the oil and gas industry for many years before he
moved with his family to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in 1990;
there, he began his professional career in building inspections and
development services, which spanned more than three decades and
included work as the building official for the cities of Wylie,
Rockwall, and DeSoto; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herzberger was hired as the chief building
official for the City of McKinney in June 2013; in that role, he was
an enthusiastic advocate for building safety and building
improvements, and during his tenure, he helped the community keep
pace with the need for new development as its population nearly
doubled; along the way, he oversaw the construction of
approximately 15,000 single-family homes and the addition of over
$8.3 billion worth of new construction; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Herzberger was blessed
with the affection of his daughters, Rikie and Lucky, and his
grandchildren, Ericka, Kennedy, Journey, and Caynan; he enjoyed
supporting his grandchildren in all of their activities, and during
his leisure time, he was fond of playing the guitar and harmonica
and participating in indoor cycling classes; and
WHEREAS, Rick Herzberger is deeply missed by all who were
fortunate enough to know him as a loved one, friend, and colleague,
and the impact of his wide-ranging contributions will long be felt
in the communities he served; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frederick William
Herzberger and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his daughters, Rikie Herzberger and Lucky Herzberger; to
his grandchildren, Ericka Smith, Kennedy Thomas, Journey Thomas,
and Caynan Russell; to his sister, Suzanne Smith, and her husband,
Emory; and to his numerous other 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 Rick
Herzberger.