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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The life of a distinguished jurist drew to a close |
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with the passing of the Honorable Robert C. Cheshire of Victoria on |
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February 20, 2017, at the age of 64; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on December 30, 1952, Robert Cheshire was the |
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son of Marvin and Nadine Yearta Cheshire; he graduated from |
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Victoria High School in 1970, and he earned his bachelor's degree in |
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history from The University of Texas at Austin in 1972, at the age |
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of 19; in 1977, he received his doctor of jurisprudence degree with |
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honors from the University of Houston Law School, and he |
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subsequently worked for 10 years as an attorney in private |
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practice; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Cheshire was appointed by Governor Bill |
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Clements to preside over the newly created 377th District Court in |
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Victoria in 1989; during his 25 years on the bench, he established a |
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reputation for integrity and impartiality, and he was noted for his |
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tireless work ethic; a lifelong student of the law, he enjoyed |
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researching opinions from state and federal courts, and his |
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colleagues in the legal profession frequently sought his advice and |
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mentorship; and |
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WHEREAS, Selfless in his commitment to others, Judge Cheshire |
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volunteered his time with the Victoria Jaycees and the Rotary Club |
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and also served as superintendent of the Victoria Livestock Show; |
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after retiring in 2014, he elected to take senior judge status and |
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continued hearing cases in the Victoria area and other South Texas |
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counties; and |
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WHEREAS, This devoted family man enjoyed the love and support |
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of his wife, Debbie, with whom he shared more than 40 years, and he |
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took great pride in their children, Shauna and Chad, and their |
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granddaughters, Audrey and Katie; he and his wife took pleasure in |
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traveling the country to see their favorite bands, and he was also |
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fond of spending time at Lake Conroe; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his wisdom, compassion, and dedication, |
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Robert Cheshire leaves behind a record of service that will long |
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resonate in Victoria County and beyond; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Judge Robert |
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C. Cheshire and extend sincere sympathy to his relatives and |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Robert |
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Cheshire. |