SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 493
In Memory
of
Charles L. Fisher
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Charles L. Fisher, who died
December 31, 2024, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Charles Fisher was born on April 22, 1936, in
Marshall; he served as captain of the football and baseball teams
at Pemberton High School, and he went on to attend Prairie View
A&M University, where he was an outstanding wide receiver and
played for the 1958 National Championship team; while performing
on the university's football, baseball, and track teams, he
earned a bachelor's degree in industrial arts and later completed
a master's degree in educational administration; after college,
he served the nation with distinction in the United States Army
for two years; and
WHEREAS, Charles devoted the majority of his exemplary
career to serving as a teacher, coach, and school
administrator with the Dallas Independent School District, and
he was proud to conclude his tenure as an educator by serving
as principal of L. G. Pinkston High School; he was passionate
about helping young citizens reach their full potential, and
he was a trusted role model and mentor to countless students
and district colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Charles served as a member of many professional
and civic organizations, and he received extensive accolades for
his personal and professional achievements as well as his
contributionstohiscommunity;inhisfreetime,heenjoyed
his involvement with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and became a
skilled hunter and fisherman; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Charles shared 61 years of
marriage with his cherished wife, Shirley; he was a loving father
to his daughter, Shawn, and his granddaughters, Tristan and
Trinity, enriched his life immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, Charles Fisher was a celebrated athlete and a
highly esteemed educator who inspired his friends and loved ones
through his warmth and generosity and his steadfast dedication to
family, faith, and community, and he will long be remembered with
admiration and appreciation by all who were privileged to share
in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Charles L. Fisher; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Charles Fisher.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 5, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate