SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 355
In Memory
of
Jonathan Corder
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Jonathan David Corder of Levelland, who tragically
passed away on October 27, 2022, at the age of 41; and
WHEREAS, The son of David and Sylvia Corder, Jon Corder was
born in El Cajon, California, on August 27, 1981, and he grew up
with two siblings, Jessica and Jeremy; following his graduation
from Levelland High School, he lived in San Marcos and Buda; and
WHEREAS, In 2020, Mr. Corder moved back to Levelland,
where he began working as an animal control officer for the
city's police department; he distinguished himself in his
responsibilities of investigating animal cruelty and neglect,
saving animals, helping to find them homes, and addressing a
range of other animal-related concerns; additionally, he was
engaged in providing community support and outreach, and he
earned a reputation for always going above and beyond in his
duties; he and his partner, Crystal Goforth, were responding to a
call on October 13, 2022, when their work truck was struck by
another vehicle; Mr. Corder and Mrs. Goforth died from the
injuries they sustained in the collision, and their dedicated
service has continued to inspire an outpouring of prayers and
sympathy from the community; at the time of his death, Mr. Corder
was attending college with the goal of becoming an addiction
counselor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Corder was the proud father of a son, Cole; he
enjoyed visiting casinos and bingo halls with his mother, and he
was a generous man who never met a stranger; his interests included
playing baseball and watching Texas Tech University and Dallas
Cowboys football, and he was passionate about fast cars; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Jon Corder
will remember the way he touched their lives with his love of
animals and his giving and compassionate nature, and he will always
hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jonathan David
Corder and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
family: to his son, Cole Corder; to his parents, David and Sylvia
Corder; to his sister, Jessica Corder, her husband, Steven
Brantley, and their children, Mersaydes, Matheu, and Addison; to
his brother, Jeremy Corder, his wife, Courtney, and their
children, Eloise and B. M.; to his grandmother, Mary Hernandez;
to his uncles and aunts, Jr. Hernandez and his wife, Sherry, Rick
Hernandez and his wife, Renee Edwards, Patrick Hernandez, Margie
Butcher and her husband, Randy, Joe Hernandez and his wife,
Norma, David Hernandez, John Corder and his wife, Tammy, Cheryl
Mauler, Jane Gray, and Susan Dillon; 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Jon Corder.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 2, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate