88S30497 BPG-D
 
  By: Moody H.R. No. 65
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Victor Michael Firth of El Paso, a respected
  attorney, football official, and friend to many, passed away on May
  17, 2023, at the age of 63; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Virginia L. White and Victor V. Firth,
  Victor Firth was born on February 15, 1960; after graduating from
  The University of Texas at El Paso and UT School of Law, he
  practiced with Crowe & Dunlevy before joining the Grambling-Mounce
  firm; he developed a thriving commercial real estate practice and
  rose to become a shareholder; in 2020, he established Victor M.
  Firth, P.C., with the goal of fostering a positive work-life
  balance allowing time for families and community engagement; he
  found like-minded partners, and the firm is now known as Firth,
  Bunn, Kerr, Neill, P.C.; a mentor to other transactional law
  attorneys, he also quietly shared his expertise, often pro bono,
  with low-income entrepreneurs and domestic violence victims; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Firth was a marvelous storyteller and
  conversationalist, knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics; he
  especially enjoyed talking about sports, and he played golf,
  tennis, basketball, and racquetball; in addition, he completed
  numerous marathons and took pleasure in pool and horse racing; most
  of all, he loved football, and in 1988, he began officiating; he
  eventually became a Division 1 collegiate football official and
  worked hundreds of games in multiple conferences, capping his
  career by officiating the 2021 Army-Navy game; and
         WHEREAS, In 2005, Mr. Firth and a partner launched the West
  Texas Football Clinic to provide training and placement
  opportunities for aspiring college football officials; every
  Memorial Day weekend, the camp drew hundreds of participants eager
  to learn from NFL and NCAA officials and hiring supervisors; he
  served on the Sun Bowl Association team host committee for many
  years as well; in 2021, he was inducted into the El Paso Athletic
  Hall of Fame; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Firth was supported in all his endeavors by the
  love and encouragement of his wife of nearly 37 years, Sylvia
  Borunda Firth; he was devoted to her and to his "fur kids," Cara,
  Referee, and Rocky; and
         WHEREAS, Although Victor Firth is deeply missed, those
  fortunate enough to share in the richness of his life will continue
  to find inspiration in his warmth, kindness, and integrity; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Victor Michael Firth and extend sincere condolences to his loved
  ones: to his wife, Sylvia Borunda Firth; to his Borunda family; and
  to his other relatives and host of 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 Victor
  Firth.