Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 2003
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed civic leader and legendary
6	6	football player drew to a close with the passing of Richard Preston
7	7	Ritchie on May 11, 2023, at the age of 68; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Born on May 2, 1955, in Mineral Wells, Richard
9	9	Ritchie was the son of John and Ann Ritchie; he gained national
10	10	acclaim on the gridiron during his years at Texas A&I University,
11	11	compiling a remarkable 39-0 record as the starting quarterback and
12	12	leading the Javelinas to undefeated seasons in 1974, 1975, and 1976
13	13	that yielded three Lone Star Conference crowns and three NAIA
14	14	Division I championships; named Most Valuable Player of the 1974
15	15	NAIA title game, he also garnered the 1975-1976 NAIA and LSC Player
16	16	of the Year honors; he graduated with a degree in education and
17	17	kinesiology in 1977, and he later created the Richard Ritchie
18	18	Endowment in support of the school's athletic programs; he was
19	19	inducted into the Javelina Hall of Fame, the LSC Hall of Honor, and
20	20	the College Football Hall of Fame, and he earned the Distinguished
21	21	Alumni Award for his continuing involvement with the university;
22	22	and
23	23	WHEREAS, Mr. Ritchie went on to serve as an assistant
24	24	football coach at The University of Texas at Austin, the University
25	25	of North Texas, and Texas Tech University; after receiving his
26	26	juris doctor degree from St. Mary's University in 1991, he embarked
27	27	on his career as an attorney, following the tradition set by four
28	28	previous generations in his family; he joined his father's
29	29	practice, the Richard P. Ritchie Law firm in Mineral Wells, and he
30	30	was a prominent member of the community, serving as an attorney for
31	31	the Palo Pinto Water District and as a director of the First State
32	32	Bank of Mineral Wells and the Brazos Foundation; moreover, he was
33	33	president of the Noon Lions Club and captain of the Palo Pinto
34	34	County Sheriff's Posse, and he also distinguished himself as a
35	35	rancher, another occupation long pursued by the members of his
36	36	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, Sky, 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.
55	55	Troxclair
56	56	Rogers
57	57	______________________________
58	58	Speaker of the House
59	59	I certify that H.R. No. 2003 was unanimously adopted by a
60	60	rising vote of the House on May 18, 2023.
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62	62	Chief Clerk of the House