H.R. No. 2052
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Richard Michael Hempel of Kosse on May 9, 2023, at the
  age of 53; and
         WHEREAS, Rick Hempel was born to Fred and Glynn Hempel on
  September 19, 1969, and he grew up with the companionship of his
  brother, Trevor, and sisters, Ashley, Carrie, and Mary Beth; during
  his youth, he developed a deep admiration for first responders, and
  he participated in the Lake Jackson Explorer Program; he went on to
  enroll in the Alvin Police Academy, where he graduated in 1991; and
         WHEREAS, Early in his career, Mr. Hempel worked at the Clute
  and Bay City Police Departments; he later accepted a position as a
  full-time firefighter with the Freeport Fire Department, and he
  eventually became licensed as a nationally registered paramedic; he
  subsequently joined the Oyster Creek Police Department, where he
  rose through the ranks to become captain before his retirement in
  2020; during the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as a paramedic for a
  COVID response unit, and he later worked at Limestone County EMS and
  the Groesbeck Volunteer Fire Department; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Hempel enjoyed the love
  and support of his wife, Kim, and he took great pride in his
  children, Steven, Michael, and Ryan, and his grandchildren, Kannon
  and Kendall; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community, Rick
  Hempel made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones
  and fellow citizens alike, and although he will be deeply missed,
  his contributions will be remembered for years to come; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard Michael
  Hempel and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:
  to his wife, Kim Hempel; to his children, Steven Murff and his wife,
  Brook, Michael Hempel and his wife, Katelin, and Ryan Hempel and his
  girlfriend, Kylea; to his grandchildren, Kannon and Kendall Murff;
  to his mother, Glynn Hempel; to his brother, Trevor Hempel; to his
  sisters, Ashley Hempel, Carrie Hare and her husband, Shane, and
  Mary Beth; and to his other relatives and many 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
  Hempel.
 
  Kacal
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2052 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House