82R4507 JBA-D

By: Smith of Tarrant H.R. No. 137

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and dedicated service remain to comfort the family and friends of Richard Reese Wenneker of Grapevine, who passed away on August 25, 2010, at the age of 54; and

WHEREAS, Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on August 2, 1956, Rich Wenneker joined the Cub Scouts at the age of eight, beginning a lifetime affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America; he was an Eagle Scout and attained the rare Vigil level in scouting's elite Order of the Arrow; as an adult, he volunteered countless hours as an assistant scoutmaster, sharing his knowledge, skill, humor, and compassion with the boys of Troop 28 in Colleyville; and

WHEREAS, In 1984, he married Sonja Leanne Kerby, and their family grew to include sons Adam, Corey, and Jacob; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wenneker attended and was employed by Oklahoma State University, then worked as a mainframe software systems engineer for BNSF Railway Company and IBM; and

WHEREAS, An active member of the First United Methodist Church of Grapevine, Rich Wenneker lived a caring and purposeful life; he enjoyed spending time outdoors, following Texas high school football, and working with communication technology, and he will forever be remembered with great affection by all those who were privileged to share in his love and friendship; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Reese Wenneker and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Sonja Kerby Wenneker; to his sons, Adam Wenneker, Corey Wenneker, and Jacob Wenneker; to his mother, Shirley Wenneker; to his brother, Phil Wenneker; to his sister, Lori Thompson; 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 Rich Wenneker.