By Gallego                                       H.R. No. 328

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Richard Ray Collett of Iraan

 1-2     on December 26, 1995, at the age of 42, brought a great loss to the

 1-3     many friends and relatives of this distinguished individual; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born to Dick and Edna Collett

 1-5     on March 15, 1953, in Iraan; a third-generation member of this

 1-6     community, Mr. Collett deepened his family's roots by settling

 1-7     there with his beautiful wife Cathy to raise a family; together

 1-8     they brought into this world two precious children who were the

 1-9     light of his life; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Mr. Collett was employed for many years by Marathon

1-11     Oil Company; a dedicated and conscientious employee, he was highly

1-12     regarded by his colleagues, and his skills and contributions will

1-13     be greatly missed; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Collett will be fondly remembered as a devoted

1-15     husband, a loving father, and a loyal friend and neighbor; though

1-16     his special presence will be missed by all who knew him, his spirit

1-17     will surely live on in the hearts and minds of the many people

1-18     whose lives were touched by this fine gentleman; now, therefore, be

1-19     it

1-20           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-21     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Ray Collett

1-22     and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his

1-23     beloved wife, Cathy Collett; to his son, Cody Collett; to his

1-24     daughter, Kamie Collett; to his father and mother, W. L. "Dick" and

 2-1     Edna Collett; to his grandmother, Patty Brooks; to his brother,

 2-2     James Lee Collett; and to the many other relatives and friends of

 2-3     this esteemed Texan; and, be it further

 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-5     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

 2-6     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

 2-7     Richard Ray Collett.