HR643 - In memory of Jonathan David Corder of Levelland.

      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     ______________________________   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.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House