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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Dr. Joe Frederick Bennett Jr. of Coolidge, a beloved |
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veterinarian and friend to many, passed away on June 16, 2020, at |
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the age of 71; and |
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WHEREAS, "Ric" Bennett was born to Joe Fred and Mavis Haupt |
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Bennett on July 19, 1948, in Mexia and grew up in nearby Coolidge, |
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where he graduated from Coolidge High School in 1966; he went on to |
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complete both his undergraduate studies and veterinary school at |
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Texas A&M University; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his graduation in 1972, Dr. Bennett |
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established his own practice, Bennett Veterinary Clinic, in Mexia, |
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where he continued to care for animals for the rest of his life; he |
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earned the trust and friendship of many pet owners in the community |
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and also enjoyed the admiration and affection of a devoted staff; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, An engaged citizen, Dr. Bennett served on the |
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Coolidge Independent School District Board of Trustees for four |
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decades; he supported many organizations throughout Limestone |
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County and beyond, and he often volunteered as a cook for |
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fundraisers and other events; an avid hunter, he was a member of |
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Ducks Unlimited; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Bennett was deeply devoted to his wife, Julia, |
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and his children, Rick and Rae Ann; with the passing years, he had |
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the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include two |
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grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Ric Bennett touched countless lives with his |
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kindness, warmth, and generosity, and he leaves behind a legacy |
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that his loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Joe Frederick |
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Bennett Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his |
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family: to his wife, Julia Bennett; to his son, Rick Bennett, and |
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his wife, Trudy; to his daughter, Rae Ann Egan-Wyer, and her |
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husband, Stephen; to his grandchildren, Hayden Bennett and Tatum |
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Bennett; to his sister, Joan Baxter; and to his other relatives and |
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many 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 Ric |
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Bennett. |
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Kacal |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 945 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 8, 2021. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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