HR1120 - In memory of Robby Burdge of Victoria.

      H.R. No. 1120       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Residents of Victoria lost an esteemed community   leader and friend to many with the passing of Robby Burdge on May 5,   2025, at the age of 63; and          WHEREAS, Born in Norwalk, Ohio, on March 5, 1962, Robby   Burdge was the son of Adelbert and Lillian Burdge, and he grew up   with the companionship of seven siblings, Tena, Anette, Joni,   Butch, Andy, Toya, and Teri; he distinguished himself as the CEO and   president of klean corp international, a company he founded in 1997   that specializes in industrial cleaning products and technology;   the guiding principles of his business reflected his strong   religious faith as well as his belief in the importance of family,   teamwork, and individual responsibility; and          WHEREAS, A prominent member of the Victoria community,   Mr. Burdge was involved in numerous local civic organizations,   including the United Way, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, and the Boys &   Girls Club of Victoria; he was an instrumental supporter of   Perpetual Help Home, Inc., and served on the boards of St. Joseph   High School, Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, the Port of Victoria, and   Victoria College, among others; in recognition of his   contributions, he was named the Victoria Rotary Citizen of the Year   and was twice selected as the Victoria Chamber of Commerce Citizen   of the Year; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Burdge enjoyed the love   and support of his wife, Tami; the couple shared a rewarding   marriage that spanned 42 years and welcomed the arrival of two   children, Casey and Conner, and later, two grandchildren, Parker   and Levi; Mr. Burdge relished the time he spent with his loved ones   at the family home in New Braunfels, where love, music, and laughter   were always in abundance; and          WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, his community, and his   faith, Robby Burdge made a meaningful difference in many lives, and   he leaves behind a legacy of kindness and service that will continue   to inspire all who knew him; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robby Burdge and   extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,   Tami Burdge; to his children, Casey Burdge Staudt and her husband,   Caleb, and Conner Burdge; to his grandchildren, Parker and Levi   Staudt; to his siblings, Tena Payne and her husband, Larry, Anette   Hagarty, Joni Petterson and her husband, Kenny, Butch Burdge and   his wife, Judy, Andy Burdge and his wife, Gloria, Toya Burdge, and   Teri Parkman and her husband, Randy; 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 Robby   Burdge.     Louderback     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1120 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House