H.R. No. 1902
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Sam F. Cartwright Jr.
of Dumas were deeply saddened by his passing on October 10, 2022, at
the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, The son of Daisy Cartwright and Sam Cartwright Sr.,
Sam Cartwright was born in Haskell on October 30, 1944, and he grew
up with the companionship of a sister, Karen; in 1962, he graduated
from McAlester High School, where he ran track and was a member of
the speech and debate team at Boys State; he went on to graduate
from East Central University in Oklahoma and was a charter member of
the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity's Epsilon Omega chapter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cartwright served on the city council in
Chickasha, Oklahoma, in the 1970s before embarking on a 40-year
career as a chamber of commerce and economic development
professional; he taught at the University of Oklahoma Economic
Development Institute for a time, and in 1985, he was named the
Oklahoma Chamber Executive of the Year; in December 2002, he became
the president/CEO of the Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Commerce, a
position he held until his retirement in 2017; over the course of
his tenure with the chamber, he actively promoted tourism and
growth in the community and distinguished himself through his
tireless support of Moore County and its residents; in addition, he
was a dedicated member of the Dumas Noon Lions Club and served as
head wrangler for the 2017 Dogie Days celebration; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cartwright enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Dianna, with whom he shared 54
rewarding years of marriage; he took great pride in his son, John,
and he had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include a
granddaughter, Daryl; and
WHEREAS, Sam Cartwright lived a life that was rich in family,
friends, and community service, and those who were privileged to
share in his love and affection will forever hold him close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sam F. Cartwright Jr.
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Dianna Cartwright; to his son, John Cartwright; to his
granddaughter, Daryl Cartwright; 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 Sam
Cartwright.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1902 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 25, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House