H.R. No. 295
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost an extraordinary animal
advocate with the passing of Robert Lynn Trimble of Dallas on
June 18, 2022, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The son of Lynn and Faye Trimble, "Skip" Trimble was
born on January 31, 1940, and grew up in Oak Cliff with two younger
sisters, Linda and Karen; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and
went on to complete his bachelor's and law degrees at Southern
Methodist University; after beginning his career with the
Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., he transferred to the
Fort Worth office; he entered private practice with the Sands and
Tyler firm and later became a founding member of Winstead, McGuire,
Sechrest, and Trimble, a partner in Centre Development and in
Andrews and Kurth, and finally, a founder of Catlyn Capital
Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Trimble shared a fulfilling marriage of 44 years
with the love of his life, the former Mary Mitchell; she introduced
him to animal advocacy when a shelter she supported was in need of a
pro bono lawyer, and he embraced the cause with true passion;
employing his tremendous warmth and charm, as well as his
expertise, he made an exceptional impact at both the state and local
level; he helped establish the Texas Humane Legislation Network,
and he was instrumental in the passage of a host of bills protecting
animals, including legislation addressing puppy mills, dog
fighting, and regulation of breeders; his efforts were key in the
development of license plates benefiting spay/neuter programs, in
the formation of the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Texas,
in the creation of the Dallas County animal cruelty prosecutor
position, and in the passage of Dallas's Humane Pet Store
Ordinance; among many leadership roles, he served as chair of the
City of Dallas Animal Advisory Commission and on the boards of
Metroplex Animal Coalition and the Animal Legal Defense Fund; and
WHEREAS, A man of enormous kindness, Skip Trimble was devoted
to his large extended family, his many friends, and the well-being
of all animals, and his great contributions will continue to
resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Lynn "Skip"
Trimble and extend sincere sympathy 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 Skip
Trimble.
Meyer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 295 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House