SR481 - In memory of Charles Heimsath of Austin.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 481       In Memory   of   Charles Heimsath            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and   commemorates the life of Charles Heimsath, who died on   March 10, 2025, at the age of 74; and            WHEREAS, Born on July 23, 1950, Charles Heimsath was an   esteemed Austinite and a highly regarded figure in the   residential and commercial real estate industries in Austin and   throughout Central Texas; he led a full and rewarding life that   was grounded in his steadfast devotion to his family, his   friends, and his community, and he was guided in all things by his   unwavering Christian faith; and            WHEREAS, Charles earned a master's degree in community and   regional planning from The University of Texas, and he developed   a reputation for excellence in the industry during tenures in key   roles at the Rice Center in Houston and with the appraisal firm of   R. Robinson and Associates in Austin; he went on to serve as   president of Capitol Market Research and gained widespread   renown as an expert in residential and commercial real estate   research, development feasibility, land use economics, and   market analysis; and            WHEREAS, Charles' uncompromising integrity along with his   vast knowledge and expertise made him a trusted source to   developers, builders, city leaders, urban planners, and other   entities throughout his long and distinguished career; he helped   to guide multiple waves of mixed-use real estate development in   Central Texas, and he played an instrumental role in downtown   Austin's building boom over the past 25 years; his remarkable   insight, research, and vision helped to shape numerous landmark   projects in Austin, among them the Mueller redevelopment, the   Waterloo Greenway, Waller Creek, and the city's light-rail   project; and            WHEREAS, Charles regarded Austin with great affection, and   he graciously dedicated his time, energy, and talents to help the   capital city address its challenges; he was active with numerous   civic task forces as well as the Downtown Austin Alliance and the   Urban Land Institute, and he was a well-respected board member for   the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for many years; and            WHEREAS, Charles shared more than four decades of   marriage with his cherished wife, Christy, and they found   great joy and fulfillment in traveling together and in sharing   meals and fond memories at family gatherings and with friends;   he was a devoted husband and a loving and attentive father and   grandfather, and above all, he valued quality time spent   together with his family; and            WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, compassion, and strength,   Charles Heimsath was a source of inspiration to his loved ones,   and he set a shining example to others through his deep   commitment to his family and his community; he was widely   respected and admired, and his exceptional legacy of   professional achievement and civic service will continue to make   a positive impact in the Lone Star State long into the future;   now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved   family of Charles Heimsath; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas   Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in   memory of Charles Heimsath.     Eckhardt                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 5, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate