Bill Text: TX HR295 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 295

Bill Title: In memory of Robert Lynn "Skip" Trimble of Dallas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 4-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-10 - Reported enrolled [HR295 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR295-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 295



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The State of Texas lost an extraordinary animal
	advocate with the passing of Robert Lynn Trimble of Dallas on
	June 18, 2022, at the age of 82; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Lynn and Faye Trimble, "Skip" Trimble was
	born on January 31, 1940, and grew up in Oak Cliff with two younger
	sisters, Linda and Karen; he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and
	went on to complete his bachelor's and law degrees at Southern
	Methodist University; after beginning his career with the
	Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., he transferred to the
	Fort Worth office; he entered private practice with the Sands and
	Tyler firm and later became a founding member of Winstead, McGuire,
	Sechrest, and Trimble, a partner in Centre Development and in
	Andrews and Kurth, and finally, a founder of Catlyn Capital
	Corporation; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Trimble shared a fulfilling marriage of 44 years
	with the love of his life, the former Mary Mitchell; she introduced
	him to animal advocacy when a shelter she supported was in need of a
	pro bono lawyer, and he embraced the cause with true passion;
	employing his tremendous warmth and charm, as well as his
	expertise, he made an exceptional impact at both the state and local
	level; he helped establish the Texas Humane Legislation Network,
	and he was instrumental in the passage of a host of bills protecting
	animals, including legislation addressing puppy mills, dog
	fighting, and regulation of breeders; his efforts were key in the
	development of license plates benefiting spay/neuter programs, in
	the formation of the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Texas,
	in the creation of the Dallas County animal cruelty prosecutor
	position, and in the passage of Dallas's Humane Pet Store
	Ordinance; among many leadership roles, he served as chair of the
	City of Dallas Animal Advisory Commission and on the boards of
	Metroplex Animal Coalition and the Animal Legal Defense Fund; and
	WHEREAS, A man of enormous kindness, Skip Trimble was devoted
	to his large extended family, his many friends, and the well-being
	of all animals, and his great contributions will continue to
	resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Lynn "Skip"
	Trimble and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn his passing;
	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 Skip
	Trimble.

	Meyer

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 295 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House