87R13391 CW-D
 
  By: Geren H.R. No. 873
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed oilman, rancher, and
  philanthropist drew to a close with the passing of Charles Beggs
  Moncrief on January 6, 2021, at the age of 71; and
         WHEREAS, Charlie Moncrief was born on September 3, 1949, to
  W. A. and Deborah Moncrief, and grew up with seven siblings, Monty,
  Herbert, Tom, Dickie, Bill, Harry, and Debbie; a 1967 graduate of
  the Culver Military Academy, he attended The University of Texas
  and earned a geology degree from Texas Christian University; he
  proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and as a U.S. Marshal; and
         WHEREAS, Working alongside his father, Mr. Moncrief
  dedicated his efforts to growing the family business at Moncrief
  Oil, Montex Drilling Company, and Moncrief Ranches; he provided
  tireless support to the William A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief
  Foundation, and he belonged to the All-American Wildcatters
  Association; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Moncrief was admired for his charitable giving
  to education, health care, and the arts; moreover, he was the second
  longest-serving executive committee member for the Fort Worth Stock
  Show & Rodeo, and over the course of his 47-year tenure, he assumed
  such leadership roles as livestock show superintendent; he was also
  a TCU trustee and a member of the State Fair of Texas board of
  directors; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Moncrief was blessed with
  the love and support of his wife of four decades, Kit, his five
  children, B. B., Michelle, Gloria, Adelaide, and Celia, and his 10
  grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, A man of faith and principled leadership, Charlie
  Moncrief benefited his fellow Texans in myriad ways, and his
  contributions to the Fort Worth community will be appreciated for
  years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Beggs
  Moncrief and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
  family: to his father, W. A. "Tex" Moncrief Jr.; to his wife, Kit
  Tennison Moncrief; to his daughters, B. B. Moncrief, Michelle
  Moncrief, Gloria Moncrief Holmsten and her husband, Erich, Adelaide
  Royer and her husband, Charlie, and Celia Browning and her husband,
  Reagan; to his grandchildren, Monty, Kit, Gunni, Shirley, Minnie,
  Reed, Liz, Campbell, Carly, and Charlie; to his siblings, Tom,
  Dickie, and Bill Moncrief, Harry Johnson, and Debbie Ryan; 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 Charlie
  Moncrief.