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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The family and friends of Gilbert Edward Reinhard |
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Jr. of Floresville suffered an immeasurable loss with his passing |
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on October 20, 2024, at the age of 75; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Edward and Dorothy Reinhard, Gil Reinhard |
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was born in Floresville on November 19, 1948, and raised in Poth |
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with his three siblings, Jack, Kim, and Lance; some of his favorite |
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childhood memories included family barbecues, trips to his mother's |
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mercantile store, and visits with his grandmother; and |
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WHEREAS, After earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry from |
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St. Mary's University, Mr. Reinhard embarked on a successful |
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45-year career with EG&G Automotive Research, later PerkinElmer, |
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where he worked as a chemist testing fuel samples; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Reinhard met his future wife, Celeste Marie |
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Dumas, through work, and the couple's wedding on June 14, 1997, |
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marked the beginning of a rewarding marriage that spanned 27 years; |
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a loving father, Mr. Reinhard took great pride in their children, |
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Hannah and Gillian; and |
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WHEREAS, Inspired by summer trips to Rockport in his youth, |
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Mr. Reinhard maintained a deep love for the ocean throughout his |
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life, and he delighted in painting beautiful coastal landscapes and |
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collecting artwork featuring lighthouses and seaside views; a pop |
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culture buff as well, he was knowledgeable about a wide variety of |
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media, ranging from classic films and old Westerns to Degrassi and |
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Harry Potter, and his taste in music encompassed many unique genres |
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and artists, including his favorite band, the Beatles; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his kind and generous nature, his goofy |
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sense of humor, and his unwavering devotion to his family, Gil |
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Reinhard brightened the world for all who knew him, and they will |
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forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gilbert Edward |
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Reinhard Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to his relatives 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gil |
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Reinhard. |