HR846 - In memory of Robert Maurice "Buddy" DeWalt of San Antonio.

      H.R. No. 846       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to   a close with the passing of Robert Maurice DeWalt of San Antonio on   August 28, 2024, at the age of 84; and          WHEREAS, The son of Robert and Josephine DeWalt, "Buddy"   DeWalt was born on September 22, 1939, and he grew up with the   companionship of a sister, Mary Francis; he attended St. Cecilia   School, and he graduated in 1957 from Central Catholic High School;   he went on to earn his undergraduate degree from St. Mary's   University in 1962, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi   fraternity; and          WHEREAS, Mr. DeWalt wed his high school sweetheart, the   former Carolyn Beth Strawn, on August 19, 1961, and the couple   shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 53 years until her passing   in 2015; they became the proud parents of three children, Adrianne,   Anneliese, and Eric, and with the passing years, their treasured   family grew to include five grandchildren; and          WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Mr. DeWalt answered   his nation's call to duty as a captain in the U.S. Army and was   deployed to Frankfurt, Germany; after returning home, his lengthy   career in sales included positions with Maldonado Jewelry,   Sylvania, Polaroid, and Amols' Novelties; he later transitioned to   working as a Yellow Pages ad salesperson for Southwestern Bell, and   he ultimately retired from the company's cell phone division; in   addition, he and Mrs. DeWalt operated Candy Cane Children's   Centers; and          WHEREAS, Mr. DeWalt was extensively involved in masonic   activities and held the title of past master for both Alamo Lodge   No. 44 and Albert Pike Lodge No. 1169; in addition, he was a noble   of the Alzafar Shrine, and he delighted numerous people with his   performances as Budro the Clown in the organization's Nemnuf clown   unit; in 2019, he proudly served as chaplain and poten-pop during   his son Eric's tenure as potentate of the shrine; and          WHEREAS, Although Buddy DeWalt is deeply missed, memories of   his humor, his warmth, and his generosity remain to comfort and   inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Maurice DeWalt   and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his   children, Dr. Adrianne DeWalt Vaughn and her husband, Michael,   Anneliese Marie DeWalt, and Eric Allen DeWalt and his wife,   Suzanne; to his grandchildren, Moxine, Josephine, Lillian, and   Samuel DeWalt and Ryan Vaughn; 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 Buddy   DeWalt.     Martinez Fischer     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 846 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House