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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 295
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In Memory |
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of |
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Russell Irvin deCordova |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Russell Irvin deCordova, who died March |
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16, 2024, at the age of 66; and |
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WHEREAS, Born May 4, 1957, Russell deCordova was an |
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esteemed Texan who was widely respected for his significant |
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contributions to the Texas cattle industry, and he was inspired |
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to join in this family tradition from a young age and followed in |
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the footsteps of his father and grandfather; and |
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WHEREAS, Russ shared a rich and rewarding life with his |
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devoted wife, Debbie, and he became a prominent and highly |
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regarded figure throughout the state for his success and |
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influence in the livestock industry and as a breeder and trainer |
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of cutting horses; and |
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WHEREAS, An accomplished businessman, Russ built his |
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immense success in the cattle industry on the principles of trust |
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and integrity and believed in the value of a man's word and his |
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handshake; in addition to operating his livestock auction |
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business, Superior Livestock, he and his sons owned and operated |
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Buffalo Livestock Marketing, Incorporated, and Russ could often |
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be found writing up cattle sales, welcoming sellers, and |
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mentoring young representatives in the industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Despite his impressive achievements and impact in |
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the livestock industry, Russ found his true passion in breeding |
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and raising show horses; he won numerous championships showing |
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cutting horses, and he was a valued member of the National |
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Cutting Horse Association for more than 30 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Russ was blessed with three children, Amie, Cody, |
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and Ty, and he was a loving grandfather to his eight grandchildren |
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and took great pride in sharing in their hobbies and watching them |
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compete in livestock shows and sporting events; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of strength, compassion, and determination, |
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Russ deCordova garnered respect in all his endeavors, and above |
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all, he cherished his family and the time they spent together; he |
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was a source of inspiration to many, and he will long be |
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remembered with admiration and affection by his loved ones and by |
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countless others who were privileged to share in his life; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Russell Irvin deCordova; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Russ deCordova. |
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Schwertner |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 20, 2025, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |