Bill Text: TX HR91 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of James Edward Robert Chilton III.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2021-10-19 - Reported enrolled [HR91 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-HR91-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 91 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The life of a celebrated businessman, | ||
| philanthropist, and sailing enthusiast drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of James Edward Robert Chilton III of West Palm Beach, | ||
| Florida, on September 26, 2021, at the age of 88; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A native Texan, Bob Chilton was born on December 31, | ||
| 1932, and during his youth, he spent many hours swimming at the | ||
| Dallas YMCA and learning to sail on inland lakes; a longtime | ||
| resident of Rockwall, his dynamism and competitive spirit led to | ||
| his success in the business world, and he rose to become the chair | ||
| and CEO of the Chilton Corporation, a leading consumer credit | ||
| rating agency; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Chilton's interest in sailing extended | ||
| throughout his life, and he raced in North American and world | ||
| championship competitions in several different classes of boats; he | ||
| was a founding member of the Rush Creek Yacht Club in 1969, and he | ||
| was one of the oldest participants in the Lightning World | ||
| Championships held on Lake Ray Hubbard in 1979, when he was 46 years | ||
| old; in 1990, he and two friends crossed the Atlantic Ocean from the | ||
| Canary Islands to the West Indies in 13 days in his 100-foot yacht, | ||
| Royal Eagle II, narrowly missing the record time for the voyage; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Renowned for his generosity, Mr. Chilton was a | ||
| strong supporter of the YMCA; in 2012, he donated $2.5 million to | ||
| the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, the second-largest donation in the | ||
| organization's history; moreover, his contributions benefited the | ||
| White Rock YMCA and the Rockwall YMCA, which named a facility in his | ||
| honor; and | ||
| WHEREAS, An award-winning photographer, Mr. Chilton | ||
| published a volume of his work entitled The Lightness of Darkness; | ||
| another interest was croquet, and he won a number of masters singles | ||
| and doubles championships and was inducted into the United States | ||
| Croquet Hall of Fame in addition to serving as president of the | ||
| Croquet Foundation of America; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Chilton enjoyed the love | ||
| and support of his wife, Missy, his son, Bill, and his | ||
| granddaughter, Jaclyn; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A true Renaissance man, Bob Chilton lived a full and | ||
| generous life, pursuing his passions and contributing to his | ||
| community with equal commitment, and he leaves behind a legacy that | ||
| will be a continuing source of inspiration; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas | ||
| Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of James Edward Robert Chilton III and extend heartfelt 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 Bob | ||
| Chilton. | ||
| Holland | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 91 was unanimously adopted by a rising | ||
| vote of the House on October 14, 2021. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
