HR454 - In memory of Bremond mayor Richard "Ricky" Swick.

      H.R. No. 454       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The life of an admired public servant drew to a close   with the passing of Bremond mayor Richard Swick on February 22,   2025, at the age of 69; and          WHEREAS, The son of Pete Swick and Regina Bielamowicz Swick,   Ricky Swick was born in Marlin on January 28, 1956, and he grew up   with the companionship of two sisters, Monica and Debbie; in 1974,   he graduated from Bremond High School, and he went on to enjoy a   long and rewarding career with GATX, where he worked for 42 years;   and          WHEREAS, On May 19, 1979, Mr. Swick married the love of his   life, the former Beverly Cox, and the couple shared a rewarding   marriage that spanned more than four and a half decades; they were   blessed with four children, Katie Jo, Alex, Aaron, and Kurt, and   over the years, their treasured family grew to include seven   grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, Committed to his community, Mr. Swick served on the   Bremond City Council from 1981 until he was elected to his first   term as mayor of Bremond in 1988; he held that position until 2005,   and in 2009, he returned to the office, serving until his passing;   in addition, he was active with the Bremond Chamber of Commerce and   the Knights of Columbus, and he was a valued member of St. Mary's   Catholic Church; and          WHEREAS, Although Ricky Swick's death has brought great   sorrow to those who loved him, his life was an inspiring example of   the good that one person can accomplish; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard Swick and   extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,   Beverly Swick; to his children, Katie Jo Curtis and her husband,   Kelly, Alex Swick and his wife, Rachel, Aaron Swick and his wife,   Melissa, and Kurt Swick; to his honorary son, Todd Swick; to his   sisters, Monica Stem and her husband, Greg, and Debbie Hernandez   and her husband, Gene; to his mother, Regina Lloyd; to his   grandchildren, Tori, Owen, Rylee, and Rhett Swick, Koty Curtis, and   Noah and Jude Ruggeri; to his niece, Sarah Stem; 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 Ricky   Swick.     Wharton     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 454 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House