HR1457 - In memory of Richard Dennis Worrell of Plano.

      H.R. No. 1457       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and   generosity of Richard Dennis Worrell of Plano, who passed away on   May 17, 2025, at the age of 81; and          WHEREAS, The son of James and Marian Worrell, Dennis Worrell   was born on December 19, 1943, in Yakima, Washington, and grew up   sharing in the companionship of his two older brothers, Ronald and   Duane; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Worrell enlisted in the U.S. Army at a young   age, and over the course of a 25-year career with the military, he   bravely served his country in Vietnam; following his retirement   from the army, he spent another 15 years training soldiers on   military technology as an army defense contractor; along the way,   he earned a bachelor's degree from Cameron University and a master's   degree from Golden Gate University; and          WHEREAS, On May 27, 1972, Mr. Worrell married the former   Mary Lou Sifuentes, and the couple went on to share a richly   rewarding union that spanned more than half a century; he took great   pride in his children, Christina and Richard, and with the passing   years, he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to include   four grandchildren, Ryan, Elizabeth, Leah, and Nicole; and          WHEREAS, After traveling the world during his time in the   military, Mr. Worrell settled in Plano with his family and embraced   his adopted state, becoming a fan of the Texas Longhorns and the   Dallas Cowboys; he enjoyed a variety of activities in his leisure   hours, including traveling, playing cards, and hosting pool   parties; and          WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his   country, Dennis Worrell earned the lasting respect and admiration   of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Dennis   Worrell and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:   to his wife, Mary Worrell; to his children, Christina Worrell   Adkins and her husband, Michael, and Richard Dennis Worrell Jr. and   his wife, Victoria; to his grandchildren, Ryan and Elizabeth   Adkins, Leah Worrell, and Nicole Lujan; 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 Dennis   Worrell.     Shaheen     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1457 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House