86R34683 BK-D
 
  By: Geren H.R. No. 2202
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Richard Gilmore Lauderdale of Fort Worth passed away
  on March 15, 2019, at the age of 74, leaving behind a loving family
  and many dear friends to cherish his memory; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Fort Worth on January 2, 1945, to Dr. Thomas
  Lauderdale and Margaret Lauderdale, Gilmore Lauderdale grew up with
  the companionship of two brothers, Thomas and Caleb; he attended
  military school and went on to graduate from R. L. Paschal High
  School in 1962 before continuing his studies at Texas Christian
  University; in 1968, he enlisted in the United States Army, and he
  was deployed to Germany to serve during the Vietnam War; and
         WHEREAS, After returning home to Fort Worth and Eagle
  Mountain Lake, Mr. Lauderdale met and married Carol Godbey, with
  whom he shared the joy of raising two children, Christopher and
  Leigh Anne; he was actively involved in his children's lives and
  supported them by coaching their soccer and basketball teams and
  riding horses competitively with his daughter; no matter the
  activity, he always made it his goal to instill in them morals,
  values, and life lessons, and he served as a role model to them
  through his generosity and compassion toward others; and
         WHEREAS, An entrepreneur, Mr. Lauderdale decided to strike
  out on his own after working for a time in the poultry business and
  became the president, owner, and operator of Fort Worth Poultry &
  Egg Company at the Fort Worth Stockyards; he enjoyed spending time
  on the water, whether waterskiing competitively or sailing, and
  this passion also led him to open the popular Lauderdale's on the
  Lake and Shrimper's restaurants; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Lauderdale led an adventurous life that
  included motorcycle trips to Mexico, surfing in Costa Rica, and
  scuba diving in the Bahamas; he also treasured the companionship of
  a host of longtime friends and of his loyal golden retriever,
  Handsome Sammy; moreover, he drew guidance and inspiration from his
  faith and served as an active member of St. Anne's Episcopal
  Church; and
         WHEREAS, Gilmore Lauderdale made a positive impact in many
  lives through his personal and professional achievements, and he
  will forever be remembered with admiration and affection by those
  who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard Gilmore
  Lauderdale and extend sincere sympathy to his loved ones 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 Richard
  Gilmore Lauderdale.