88R21328 AMB-D
By: Stucky H.R. No. 983
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Fred Meyers of Bridgeport on March 26, 2023, at the age
of 71; and
WHEREAS, The son of Howard and Martha Meyers, Fred Meyers was
born in Olney on September 10, 1951, and he grew up with the
companionship of three siblings, Jimmy, Cathy, and Susie; he
graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1970 and went on to earn a
bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University; and
WHEREAS, After college, Mr. Meyers returned home to
Bridgeport and began working at his family's insurance company; he
went on to own his own business for many years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Meyers was very active in the Bridgeport
community; he gave generously of his time to numerous organizations
and boards, including the Bridgeport Lions Club, the Masonic Lodge
of Bridgeport, and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board, and
he held leadership positions with the Bridgeport Chamber of
Commerce, the Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation board,
and the Bridgeport Planning and Zoning Commission; in recognition
of his many contributions, he was named Bridgeport Citizen of the
Year in 1980 and was inducted into the Bridgeport High School Wall
of Fame; moreover, he was a valued member of First Presbyterian
Church of Bridgeport, where he served as an elder; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Meyers enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Cindy, with whom he shared 50 years of
marriage; he was the proud father of two children, Matt and
Meredith, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
watching his family grow to include five grandchildren, Averie,
Jace, Jack, Bransen, and Colt; in his leisure time, he enjoyed
hunting, golfing, attending his grandchildren's events, and
cheering on the Chicago Bulls; and
WHEREAS, Fred Meyers 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 Fred Meyers and extend
sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Fred
Meyers.