H.R. No. 678
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of a longtime civic leader is
truly cause for celebration, and Rita Radley of El Campo marked this
momentous milestone in her life on January 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Born in El Campo in 1925, she graduated from El Campo
High School and went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin,
where she met her future husband, Robert "Bob" Radley; they married
in 1943, shortly before he joined the U.S. Army Air Forces; the
devoted couple was blessed with three children, Jessica, Gary, and
Craig, and eventually, they knew the joy of welcoming into their
treasured family many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Following World War II, the Radleys lived in East
Texas while Mr. Radley was an independent oil operator; they moved
to El Campo in 1951 and embarked on a new path as rice farmers and
ranchers; deeply committed to her community, Mrs. Radley made time
to serve in numerous capacities and became the first female
president of the El Campo Chamber of Commerce; a trailblazer, she
also served as chair of the Lower Colorado River Association; she
was a founding member of the Beautify El Campo Extension Services,
which tends the downtown area's decorative planters; moreover, she
was a deacon of First Presbyterian Church; her wide-ranging
contributions earned her recognition as Citizen of the Year; and
WHEREAS, More than 15 years ago, Mrs. Radley established the
El Campo Heritage Center for senior citizens; she wrote grants and
raised funds to transform the Northside School cafeteria into an
inviting place for older residents to socialize and focus on their
physical and mental well-being; the facility offers
age-appropriate fitness equipment, exercise classes, and health
seminars; and
WHEREAS, Rita Radley has earned the admiration and
appreciation of innumerable people through her vision and
dedication to the betterment of El Campo, and it is truly a pleasure
to honor her for having joined an elite group of Texans who can look
back on 100 years of meaningful achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rita Radley on her 100th birthday
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Radley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Kitzman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 678 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House