H.R. No. 2213

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of David Raymond Peters of Richardson, who passed away on April 1, 2013, at the age of 60; and

WHEREAS, Raised in Kansas, David Peters earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in counselor education from Emporia State University; he later served as associate dean of students at Otterbein University in Columbus, Ohio; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peters eventually made his home in Texas, where he worked in the insurance industry for a quarter of a century; dedicated to improving his community, he served as chair of the board of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce in 1998, and for his contributions, he received a lifetime membership in that organization; a man of faith and always looking to help others, he volunteered with the employment transition ministry and the senior youth group at First United Methodist Church of Richardson; and

WHEREAS, Above all, Mr. Peters cherished his two daughters, Erica and Brooke; and

WHEREAS, While the death of David Peters has brought great sadness to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will forever be treasured by all those who shared in the blessing of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of David Raymond Peters and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughters, Erica and Brooke; to his sister, Susan; 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 David Peters.

Carter

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2213 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House