Bill Text: TX HR1765 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

Texas House Resolution 1765

Introduced

Bill Title: In memory of Richard Preston Ritchie.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2023-05-15 - Referred to Resolutions Calendars [HR1765 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR1765-Introduced.html

	88R30226 CW-D

	By: Troxclair	H.R. No. 1765



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed civic leader and legendary
	football player drew to a close with the passing of Richard Preston
	Ritchie on May 11, 2023, at the age of 68; and
	WHEREAS, Born on May 2, 1955, in Mineral Wells, Richard
	Ritchie was the son of John and Ann Ritchie; he gained national
	acclaim on the gridiron during his years at Texas A&I University,
	compiling a remarkable 39-0 record as the starting quarterback and
	leading the Javelinas to undefeated seasons in 1974, 1975, and 1976
	that yielded three Lone Star Conference crowns and three NAIA
	Division I championships; named Most Valuable Player of the 1974
	NAIA title game, he also garnered the 1975-1976 NAIA and LSC Player
	of the Year honors; he graduated with a degree in education and
	kinesiology in 1977, and he later created the Richard Ritchie
	Endowment in support of the school's athletic programs; he was
	inducted into the Javelina Hall of Fame, the LSC Hall of Honor, and
	the College Football Hall of Fame, and he earned the Distinguished
	Alumni Award for his continuing involvement with the university;
	and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ritchie went on to serve as an assistant
	football coach at The University of Texas at Austin, the University
	of North Texas, and Texas Tech University; after receiving his
	juris doctor degree from St. Mary's University in 1991, he embarked
	on his career as an attorney, following the tradition set by four
	previous generations in his family; he established the Richard P.
	Ritchie Law firm in Mineral Wells and was a prominent member of the
	community, serving as an attorney for the Palo Pinto Water District
	and as a director of the First State Bank of Mineral Wells and the
	Brazos Foundation; moreover, he was president of the Noon Lions
	Club and captain of the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Posse, and he
	also distinguished himself as a rancher, another occupation long
	pursued by the members of his family; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Ritchie enjoyed the love
	and support of his wife, Penny, his daughters, Leslie Kay and Lacie,
	and his five grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, While the death of Richard Ritchie brings great
	sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
	be treasured by all who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard Preston
	Ritchie and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
	family: to his wife, Penny Ritchie; to his daughters, Leslie Kay
	Ritchie Robnett and her husband, Kevin, and Lacie Ritchie Austin
	and her husband, Matthew; to his grandchildren, Elisha, Cyrus,
	Arleigh, Skye, and Sydney; and to his 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 Richard
	Ritchie.