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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to |
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a close with the passing of Richard Augustus Hewitt of San Antonio |
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on October 30, 2024, at the age of 88; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Herman and Elma Hewitt, Richard Hewitt |
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was born in Effingham, South Carolina, on December 11, 1935, and he |
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grew up with the companionship of a brother, James; during his |
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youth, he was active in Future Farmers of America; and |
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WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Hewitt |
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served in the U.S. Air Force for two decades, and he completed |
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numerous assignments across the United States and around the globe; |
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he took on a number of different roles over the years, including |
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Morse code operator, radio operator, and computer technician, and |
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he eventually retired at the rank of technical sergeant; he went on |
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to enjoy a rewarding career with the Burroughs Corporation; and |
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WHEREAS, A dedicated Mason for 57 years, Mr. Hewitt was |
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involved in Kelly Lodge No. 1131, where he served as senior |
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steward, chaplain, and junior deacon; among his many achievements, |
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he received the 50 Year Service Award from the lodge on September 1, |
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2016; in addition, he gave generously of his time to various civic |
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organizations, including the graduation committee and band parent |
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group at John Marshall High School; he also chartered the San |
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Antonio chapter of Special Military Active Recreational Travelers, |
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and he further distinguished himself as the club's regional |
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director for New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Hewitt and his first wife, the former Dorothy |
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Broadway, shared a number of happy years together before her |
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passing; fortunate enough to find love again, he enjoyed a |
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fulfilling marriage with the former Patsy Brown; he took great |
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pride in his five children, Dana, Patti, Rhonda Faye, Karen, and |
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Rick, and he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family six |
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grandchildren, Jeremy, Brian, John, Joy, Robin, and Reagan, six |
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great-grandchildren, Toby, Jake, Taegan, Bridget, Cohen Lee, and |
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Emerson Grace, and a great-great-grandchild, Kolt; and |
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WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his community, and |
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his country, Richard Hewitt earned the lasting respect and |
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admiration of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Richard |
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Augustus Hewitt and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and |
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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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of |
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Richard Hewitt. |