H.R. No. 603
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Michael V. Foster of McKinney, who passed away on
February 19, 2023, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, The son of Clyde Foster and Judy Malone Price, Mike
Foster was born in Plainview on June 14, 1968, and he grew up with
the companionship of his brother, Jeff, and his sister, Cheryl; he
graduated from Plainview High School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Foster enjoyed a rewarding career with United
Supermarkets that spanned more than three decades, including 15
years as the store director for Market Street in McKinney; under his
able leadership, the store received numerous honors, including
Business of the Year and Supermarket of the Year; in 2019, he was
recognized as the grocery chain's Store Director of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his community, Mr. Foster was
involved with numerous civic organizations, such as the McKinney
Kiwanis Club and the McKinney Chamber of Commerce; he was also a
member of the boards of Volunteer McKinney, the McKinney Alliance,
Smiles Charity, and the YMCA, and he served on the steering
committee for Community Lifeline Center; among his many
achievements, he received a Distinguished Service Award from the
City of McKinney, and he graduated from the Leadership McKinney
program in 2010; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Foster enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Shanna, with whom he shared a fulfilling
marriage of 18 years, and he took great pride in his children,
Garrett and Erin; during his leisure hours, he enjoyed playing
golf, hunting, boating, skiing, and taking part in other outdoor
activities; and
WHEREAS, Mike Foster lived a full and generous life devoted
to his family, his profession, and his community, and he will
forever be remembered with great admiration and affection; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Michael V. Foster
and extend profound 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 Michael
Foster.
Frazier
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 603 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 29, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House