89R25600 HMR-D
By: Darby H.R. No. 935
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Robert Travis Wood of Concho County on February 24, 2024,
at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, The son of Mary and Dola Wood, Robert Wood was born
in Concho County on February 22, 1937, and he grew up with the
companionship of six siblings, Mike, Jan, Judy, Gwen, Eddie, and
Richard; he graduated from Paint Rock High School, where he
excelled in athletics, and he attended San Angelo College before
enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1958; he served for three years, and
he completed his final deployment in South Korea; and
WHEREAS, On December 6, 1959, Mr. Wood wed the former Glenda
Jean Thomas, and the couple shared a rewarding marriage that
spanned nearly 65 years; he took great pride in their two daughters,
Kathy and Dawn, and he had the pleasure of seeing his treasured
family grow to include eight grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, After training at Texas A&M University, Mr. Wood
embarked on a fulfilling career as a game warden for the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department in 1966; he completed short assignments in
Houston and Abilene before moving to Ballinger in 1971, where he
served Runnels County with great distinction for more than two
decades; he was an exceptionally skilled member of the state's
shooting teams, and in recognition of his outstanding record, he
was honored as a top game warden by the Southeastern Texas Game and
Fish Association; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Wood enjoyed raising cattle and
goats and caring for the land on the Wood/Novian Ranch in Concho
County, which has been in his family for more than a century; he
spent many happy hours sharing his love of nature with his
grandchildren, whom he taught to shoot, hunt, and fish; and
WHEREAS, Robert Wood lived a caring and purposeful life, and
he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held
him close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Travis Wood
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Glenda Wood; to his children, Kathy Hansen and her husband,
Andy, and Dawn Sproat; to his grandchildren, Meredith, Andrew,
Judge, Harris, and Margo Hansen, and Kristen, Eddie, and Kendall
Sproat; to his brother, Mike Wood; and to his many other relatives
and friends; 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 Robert
Wood.