88R23954 CJM-D
 
  By: Kacal H.R. No. 1165
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Charley Phelps Peck of Weatherford on April 9, 2023, at
  the age of 62; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Lola and Loman Peck, Charley Peck was born
  on February 11, 1961, in Paducah, Kentucky, and he grew up with two
  sisters, Lo'Anne and Loma; he attended Reidland High School, where
  he played basketball and football, and following his graduation in
  1979, he continued his education at Murray State University; he was
  a member of the university's football team and joined Alpha Tau
  Omega before graduating with a bachelor's degree in chemistry and
  biology; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Peck enjoyed a successful career in the chemical
  industry; he worked for two decades with Brenntag, and most
  recently, he served as president of Cooper Natural Resources;
  active in his community, he gave of his time and talents to the Pine
  Tree Independent School District Board of Trustees, the Hiway 80
  Rescue Mission, and Parker County Emergency Service District 7; he
  was also a deacon at First Baptist Church in Longview and later
  taught Sunday school at North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford;
  and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Peck was deeply devoted to his
  wife, Sherry, and to his children, Preston and Morgan; he was quick
  to offer his kids encouragement and was present for all of their
  activities, coaching teams and attending recitals; later in life,
  he had the joy of welcoming into his family a daughter-in-law,
  Abbey, and a son-in-law, Trey, who he considered as his own
  children; in his leisure time, he could often be found outdoors,
  taking part in cookouts and hunting trips, and his life was further
  enriched by the companionship of his favorite hunting dog, Stick;
  and
         WHEREAS, Although Charley Peck is deeply missed, those who
  were privileged to share in this esteemed man's love and friendship
  will always remember him with great admiration and affection; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Charley Phelps Peck
  and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
  wife, Sherry Peck; to his son, Preston Peck, and his wife, Abbey; to
  his daughter, Morgan Gregory, and her husband, Trey; to his sister,
  Lo'Anne Peck, and Jeff Shuemaker; 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 Charley
  Peck.