Bill Text: TX SR91 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Introduced

NOTE: There are more recent revisions of this legislation. Read Latest Draft

---

Bill Title: In memory of Bob L. Herd.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-18 - Reported enrolled [SR91 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR91-Introduced.html

---

By: Hughes S.R. No. 91

SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
friends of Bob L. Herd of Tyler, who passed away on December 13,
2019, at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The son of Marion and Mary Frances Herd, Bob Herd
was born on December 9, 1928, and grew up in Dallas and Scyene
with four brothers, John, Marvin, Buddy, and David; he graduated
from Mesquite High School in 1946 and he joined the U.S. Air
Force, earning the rank of staff sergeant; following his military
service, he graduated from Texas Tech University with a petroleum
engineering degree; and
WHEREAS, In 1959, Mr. Herd married the former Pat Noe, and
the couple shared a rewarding union that spanned more than a half
century until her death in 2011; he took great pride in their
children, Rod, Jeff, Greg, Kelli, and the late Staci Herd, and he
cherished time spent with their seven grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Herd enjoyed a rewarding career in the oil
and gas industry; in 1965, he moved his family to Tyler, where he
launched Herd Producing Company, Inc., and eventually operated
hundreds of oil and gas wells across Louisiana and Texas; in
honor of his many achievements, he received the Society of
Petroleum Engineers Pioneer Award and the Texas Tech
Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Engineer Awards; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to philanthropic causes, Mr. and
Mrs. Herd together established the Bob L. Herd Foundation, which
awards college scholarships and which made possible the Herd
Worship Center at Marvin United Methodist Church, the Pat Herd
Women's Center at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
Hospital-Tyler, and the Herd Family Intensive Care Center at UT
Health East Texas; in recognition of his exceptional support of
his alma mater, Texas Tech named the Bob L. Herd Department of
Petroleum Engineering in his honor in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his generous nature, quick wit, and
joyous zest for life, Bob Herd brightened the world for all who
were fortunate enough to know him, and they will forever hold him
close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 87th Texas Legislature,
3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bob L.
Herd and extend sincere sympathy to his 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Bob Herd.