SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 204
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Charles Dicky Travis
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Charles Dicky Travis,
  who died January 27, 2019, at the age of 82; and
         WHEREAS, Dicky Travis was a respected public servant who
  enriched the lives of others through his kindness, his integrity,
  and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and
         WHEREAS, Born September 23, 1936, Dicky attended Baylor
  University and graduated from The University of Texas; he began
  his career by working in the Governor's Budget Office under
  Governor Price Daniel, and he served the office with distinction
  for 19 years through the terms of four governors; in 1979, he was
  appointed executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife
  Department, and he later served as executive director of the
  Employees Retirement System of Texas; he retired in 1995 after 35
  years of exemplary state service; and
         WHEREAS, Dicky shared 62 years of marriage with his high
  school sweetheart, Lydia; they were blessed with two children and
  four grandchildren, who were a source of great pride and joy for
  him; and
         WHEREAS, Dicky Travis was a loyal friend and a trusted
  mentor and counselor to many, and he will long be remembered with
  respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his
  life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Charles Dicky Travis; 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 Charles Dicky Travis.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 19, 2019,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate