88R33011 AMB-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2526
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Richard F. Garrett were
deeply saddened by his passing on February 24, 2023, at the age of
81; and
WHEREAS, The son of William and Mary Rapson Garrett, Dick
Garrett was born in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, on July 4, 1941, and he
grew up with the companionship of two brothers and one sister; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garrett retired from a long and rewarding career
with ARCO/BP, during which he worked in the U.S. and in various
other countries; he enjoyed reading, traveling, photography, and
spending time with his loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Garrett took great pride in his
daughters, Sheila and Christina, and with the passing years, he had
the pleasure of welcoming into his family three grandchildren,
Shelby, Emma, and Matthew; and
WHEREAS, Although Dick Garrett will be greatly missed, he has
left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that they will
forever cherish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard F. Garrett
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 Dick
Garrett.