SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 464

In Memory

of

Richard Lewis Waltman

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Athens in mourning the loss of Richard Lewis Waltman, who died February 21, 2011, at the age of 71; and

WHEREAS, Dick Waltman was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on February 27, 1939; he served his country for four years in the United States Army and for four years in the United States Air Force; following his discharge from Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, he moved to Tyler at the age of 25; and

WHEREAS, Dick was dedicated to his longtime work as a driver for Tyler Pipe; he retired from Transit Mix Concrete Company, where he served as plant manager; he was an Athens resident for the last 21 years; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Dick was respected in the community for his accomplishments and for his courage in the face of his illness; and

WHEREAS, Dick Waltman was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Richard Lewis Waltman: his loving wife of 30 years, Mary Waltman; his children, Mark "Mia" Owens, Richard Lewis "Richie" Waltman, Jr., Jessica Lynn Waltman, and Grant Davis Waltman; his three sisters and three brothers; and his two grandchildren; 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 Richard Lewis Waltman.

Nichols

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 9, 2011, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate