87R30539 BPG-D
By: Swanson H.R. No. 2038
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Russell Mark Taylor, who passed away on May 11, 2021, at the age
of 80; and
WHEREAS, The son of Margie Constance Bullock and Hugh
Wilmette Taylor, Russell Taylor was born in Bloomington, Illinois,
on June 4, 1940; he worked briefly in banking before embarking on a
noteworthy career in the insurance industry that spanned more than
six decades; an underwriter, educator, and consultant as well as an
agent, he was employed by The Hartford and a number of other
prominent companies before establishing his own consultancy, Risk
Management Tactix, in 1991; he greatly enjoyed his profession and
served as a director of the Independent Insurance Agents of Texas
and as president of the Houston chapter, among a host of other
leadership roles; his numerous accolades included the IIAT
Outstanding Chairman Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Taylor shared a fulfilling relationship of over
56 years with his wife, Gloria Lessner Taylor, and he took great
pride in his daughter, Jill, and his granddaughter, Erin; he was
also a loving brother to his siblings, Daniel and Patricia; over the
years, he rescued many cats, who adored him; and
WHEREAS, Sustained through all of life's challenges by a deep
and abiding faith, Mr. Taylor was always ready to offer hope and
comfort to others with a kind smile, wise words, or a Biblical
reference; he was a valued member of The Woodlands Bible Church,
where he served as an elder; and
WHEREAS, Russell Taylor embraced life to the fullest, and his
warmth, generosity, and optimism encouraged others to do the same;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Russell Mark Taylor
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Russell
Taylor.