Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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2	2	By: Troxclair H.R. No. 1765
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5	5	R E S O L U T I O N
6	6	WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed civic leader and legendary
7	7	football player drew to a close with the passing of Richard Preston
8	8	Ritchie on May 11, 2023, at the age of 68; and
9	9	WHEREAS, Born on May 2, 1955, in Mineral Wells, Richard
10	10	Ritchie was the son of John and Ann Ritchie; he gained national
11	11	acclaim on the gridiron during his years at Texas A&I University,
12	12	compiling a remarkable 39-0 record as the starting quarterback and
13	13	leading the Javelinas to undefeated seasons in 1974, 1975, and 1976
14	14	that yielded three Lone Star Conference crowns and three NAIA
15	15	Division I championships; named Most Valuable Player of the 1974
16	16	NAIA title game, he also garnered the 1975-1976 NAIA and LSC Player
17	17	of the Year honors; he graduated with a degree in education and
18	18	kinesiology in 1977, and he later created the Richard Ritchie
19	19	Endowment in support of the school's athletic programs; he was
20	20	inducted into the Javelina Hall of Fame, the LSC Hall of Honor, and
21	21	the College Football Hall of Fame, and he earned the Distinguished
22	22	Alumni Award for his continuing involvement with the university;
23	23	and
24	24	WHEREAS, Mr. Ritchie went on to serve as an assistant
25	25	football coach at The University of Texas at Austin, the University
26	26	of North Texas, and Texas Tech University; after receiving his
27	27	juris doctor degree from St. Mary's University in 1991, he embarked
28	28	on his career as an attorney, following the tradition set by four
29	29	previous generations in his family; he established the Richard P.
30	30	Ritchie Law firm in Mineral Wells and was a prominent member of the
31	31	community, serving as an attorney for the Palo Pinto Water District
32	32	and as a director of the First State Bank of Mineral Wells and the
33	33	Brazos Foundation; moreover, he was president of the Noon Lions
34	34	Club and captain of the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Posse, and he
35	35	also distinguished himself as a rancher, another occupation long
36	36	pursued by the members of his family; and
37	37	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ritchie enjoyed the love
38	38	and support of his wife, Penny, his daughters, Leslie Kay and Lacie,
39	39	and his five grandchildren; and
40	40	WHEREAS, While the death of Richard Ritchie brings great
41	41	sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
42	42	be treasured by all who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
43	43	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
44	44	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard Preston
45	45	Ritchie and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
46	46	family: to his wife, Penny Ritchie; to his daughters, Leslie Kay
47	47	Ritchie Robnett and her husband, Kevin, and Lacie Ritchie Austin
48	48	and her husband, Matthew; to his grandchildren, Elisha, Cyrus,
49	49	Arleigh, Skye, and Sydney; and to his other relatives and friends;
50	50	and, be it further
51	51	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
52	52	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
53	53	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Richard
54	54	Ritchie.