Bill Text: TX HR643 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 643

Bill Title: In memory of Jonathan David Corder of Levelland.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-04-09 - Reported enrolled [HR643 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR643-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 643



	R E S O L U T I O N
	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 House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
	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 House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jon Corder.

	King

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	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 643 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on April 9, 2025.

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	Chief Clerk of the House