87R26115 BK-D
 
  By: Sanford H.R. No. 1177
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Frederick William Herzberger, the chief building
  official for the city of McKinney, passed away on May 1, 2021, at
  the age of 69; and
         WHEREAS, "Rick" Herzberger was born in Wilmington, Ohio, on
  February 21, 1952, to James Robert and Laurys Annie Herzberger; he
  grew up with the companionship of a brother, Art, and a sister,
  Suzanne, and he went on to graduate from Andrews High School in
  Andrews, Texas, in 1970; he worked as a brick mason and found
  employment in the oil and gas industry for many years before he
  moved with his family to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in 1990;
  there, he began his professional career in building inspections and
  development services, which spanned more than three decades and
  included work as the building official for the cities of Wylie,
  Rockwall, and DeSoto; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Herzberger was hired as the chief building
  official for the City of McKinney in June 2013; in that role, he was
  an enthusiastic advocate for building safety and building
  improvements, and during his tenure, he helped the community keep
  pace with the need for new development as its population nearly
  doubled; along the way, he oversaw the construction of
  approximately 15,000 single-family homes and the addition of over
  $8.3 billion worth of new construction; and
         WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Herzberger was blessed
  with the affection of his daughters, Rikie and Lucky, and his
  grandchildren, Ericka, Kennedy, Journey, and Caynan; he enjoyed
  supporting his grandchildren in all of their activities, and during
  his leisure time, he was fond of playing the guitar and harmonica
  and participating in indoor cycling classes; and
         WHEREAS, Rick Herzberger is deeply missed by all who were
  fortunate enough to know him as a loved one, friend, and colleague,
  and the impact of his wide-ranging contributions will long be felt
  in the communities he served; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Frederick William
  Herzberger and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
  family: to his daughters, Rikie Herzberger and Lucky Herzberger; to
  his grandchildren, Ericka Smith, Kennedy Thomas, Journey Thomas,
  and Caynan Russell; to his sister, Suzanne Smith, and her husband,
  Emory; and to his numerous 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 Rick
  Herzberger.