H.R. No. 1165
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Charley Phelps Peck of Weatherford on April 9, 2023, at
the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, The son of Lola and Loman Peck, Charley Peck was born
on February 11, 1961, in Paducah, Kentucky, and he grew up with two
sisters, Lo'Anne and Loma; he attended Reidland High School, where
he played basketball and football, and following his graduation in
1979, he continued his education at Murray State University; he was
a member of the university's football team and joined Alpha Tau
Omega before graduating with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and
biology; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Peck enjoyed a successful career in the chemical
industry; he worked for two decades with Brenntag, and most
recently, he served as president of Cooper Natural Resources;
active in his community, he gave of his time and talents to the Pine
Tree Independent School District Board of Trustees, the Hiway 80
Rescue Mission, and Parker County Emergency Service District 7; he
was also a deacon at First Baptist Church in Longview and later
taught Sunday school at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford;
and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Peck was deeply devoted to his
wife, Sherry, and to his children, Preston and Morgan; he was quick
to offer his kids encouragement and was present for all of their
activities, coaching teams and attending recitals; later in life,
he had the joy of welcoming into his family a daughter-in-law,
Abbey, and a son-in-law, Trey, who he considered as his own
children; in his leisure time, he could often be found outdoors,
taking part in cookouts and hunting trips, and his life was further
enriched by the companionship of his favorite hunting dog, Stick;
and
WHEREAS, Although Charley Peck is deeply missed, those who
were privileged to share in this esteemed man's love and friendship
will always remember him with great admiration and affection; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charley Phelps Peck
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Sherry Peck; to his son, Preston Peck, and his wife, Abbey; to
his daughter, Morgan Gregory, and her husband, Trey; to his sister,
Lo'Anne Peck, and Jeff Shuemaker; and to his 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 Charley
Peck.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1165 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 28, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House