H.R. No. 21
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Center lost an admired community
leader with the passing of Rick Lane Campbell on July 19, 2021, at
the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, The son of James and Mona Campbell, Rick Campbell
was born on April 5, 1959, in Center, where he grew up with two
sisters, Angela and Jamie; he graduated from Center High School
with the Class of 1977 and continued his education at Tyler Junior
College and The University of Texas; he went on to enjoy a
successful career as co-owner of the Center Livestock Company and
as the founder of Portacool; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his fellow citizens, Mr. Campbell
served as a county judge for Shelby County and as a volunteer
firefighter in Center; he also donated to numerous charities, and
he was involved with such worthy organizations as the Shelby County
Chamber of Commerce, the Center Rotary Club, and the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo, among many others; in recognition of his
contributions, he received an Alumni of the Year award from Tyler
Junior College and a Conservation Service Award from Ducks
Unlimited; and
WHEREAS, Valuing his family above all else, Mr. Campbell was
devoted to his wife, Katrina, and he took great pride in his
children, Brooke and Ashton, and his stepchildren, Emily, Ellie,
Dean, and Dane; with the passing years, he had the privilege of
becoming "Papaw" to his two grandchildren, Vivienne and Evangeline;
and
WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Campbell enjoyed playing
golf and hunting; moreover, he was a valued member of First Baptist
Church of Center; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Rick Campbell brings great
sadness to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that
will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Rick Lane Campbell 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 Rick
Campbell.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 21 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on August 30, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House