| 5 | 8 | | WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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| 6 | 9 | | citizens of Calhoun County in mourning the loss of Judge Richard |
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| 7 | 10 | | Harold Meyer, who died November 18, 2024, at the age of 74; and |
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| 8 | 11 | | WHEREAS, Richard Meyer was born on July 5, 1950, in Port |
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| 9 | 12 | | Lavaca, and he grew up exploring the countryside and coastal |
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| 10 | 13 | | waters of Calhoun County; he graduated from Calhoun High School |
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| 11 | 14 | | in 1968 and served with distinction in the National Guard for six |
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| 12 | 15 | | years; and |
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| 13 | 16 | | WHEREAS, On August 23, 1975, Richard married Jackie |
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| 14 | 17 | | Schwarting, and together, they built a solid and loving |
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| 15 | 18 | | foundation upon which they raised their two children, Ty and |
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| 16 | 19 | | Leslie; the couple offered a sense of joy and belonging to their |
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| 17 | 20 | | nine grandchildren and to all who shared in their lives |
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| 18 | 21 | | throughout their 49 years of marriage; and |
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| 19 | 22 | | WHEREAS, Richard Meyer dedicated himself to his vocation |
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| 20 | 23 | | as a farmer and rancher, and his vast knowledge of the region and |
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| 21 | 24 | | his steadfast commitment to his community helped him to win |
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| 22 | 25 | | election as Calhoun County judge; he took office on January 1, |
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| 23 | 26 | | 2019, and fulfilled the duties of his roll with distinction, and |
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| 24 | 27 | | he was serving in his second term at the time of his passing; and |
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| 25 | 28 | | WHEREAS, As county judge, he demonstrated fairness and |
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| 26 | 29 | | impartiality and a deep understanding of the challenges and |
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| 27 | 30 | | opportunities facing residents of Calhoun County; his leadership |
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| 28 | 31 | | and unwavering dedication earned him the respect and admiration |
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| 29 | 32 | | of his colleagues and fellow public servants as well as the |
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| 30 | 33 | | residents of Calhoun County; and |
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| 31 | 34 | | WHEREAS, Richard's service extended beyond his duties as |
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| 32 | 35 | | judge, and he was a proud supporter of local youth through 4-H, |
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| 33 | 36 | | Future Farmers of America, and youth rodeo events; he served as |
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| 34 | 37 | | president of the Calhoun County Cattlemen's Association for 22 |
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| 35 | 38 | | years and was an instrumental member of the Victoria Economic |
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| 36 | 39 | | Development Corporation; he also devoted his time to serving |
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| 37 | 40 | | Hospice of South Texas for 15 years, and he was an active member |
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| 38 | 41 | | of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church; and |
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| 39 | 42 | | WHEREAS, Judge Meyer leaves behind a legacy of leadership, |
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| 40 | 43 | | compassion, and integrity that will endure for generations to |
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| 41 | 44 | | come, and his memory will be forever treasured by his wife, |
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| 42 | 45 | | Jackie, his children and their spouses, his cherished |
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| 43 | 46 | | grandchildren, his community, and all who were privileged to |
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| 44 | 47 | | share his life; now, therefore, be it |
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| 45 | 48 | | RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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| 46 | 49 | | Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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| 47 | 50 | | family of Richard Harold Meyer; and, be it further |
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| 48 | 51 | | RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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| 49 | 52 | | his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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| 50 | 53 | | Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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| 51 | 54 | | memory of Richard Meyer. |
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