SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 328
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Joseph Lee Richmond
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
  commemorates the life of Joseph Lee Richmond, who died February 22,
  2015, at the age of 65; and
         WHEREAS, Joe Richmond was born on May 6, 1949, in Raton,
  New Mexico; he graduated from Tascosa High School in Amarillo in
  1967 and went on to earn a degree in psychology from West Texas
  State University in 1972; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Richmond moved to Austin in 1974 and began his
  long and productive career in transportation by serving as a
  shuttle bus driver for The University of Texas; during his
  service, he met Nancy Burkholder, and they married in 1977; they
  were blessed with two sons, Travis and Grant; and
         WHEREAS, He joined Capital Metro in 1985 and held a number
  of positions with the company, including that of liaison to The
  University of Texas; the university provided him with an office
  on the campus that he had grown to love, and he gained the
  experience he needed to develop into a recognized expert in his
  field; and
         WHEREAS, During his time in Austin, Joe Richmond took great
  pleasure in the city's vitality and its cultural offerings,
  notably its live music scene; he frequented such venues as the
  Armadillo World Headquarters, Antone's, and the Continental
  Club, and he enjoyed the performances of such iconic musicians as
  Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Gary Clark Jr.; and
 
         WHEREAS, In 2001, he married Jennifer Kam, and the couple
  moved to Denton, where he served as director of transportation
  for the University of North Texas; after nearly a decade of
  exemplary service, he returned to Central Texas and served as
  director of Transportation Services at Texas State University; and
         WHEREAS, He was a man of many interests and talents who was
  noted for his engaging personality and the great joy he took in
  life, and his courage, his generous spirit, and his enthusiasm
  for living each day to the fullest will not be forgotten; and
         WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
  and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all
  who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Joseph Lee Richmond; 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 Joseph Lee Richmond.
  Campbell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 4, 2015, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate