SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 355

In Memory

of

Jonathan Corder

WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their memories of Jonathan David Corder of Levelland, who tragically passed away on October 27, 2022, at the age of 41; and

WHEREAS, The son of David and Sylvia Corder, Jon Corder was born in El Cajon, California, on August 27, 1981, and he grew up with two siblings, Jessica and Jeremy; following his graduation from Levelland High School, he lived in San Marcos and Buda; and

WHEREAS, In 2020, Mr. Corder moved back to Levelland, where he began working as an animal control officer for the city's police department; he distinguished himself in his responsibilities of investigating animal cruelty and neglect, saving animals, helping to find them homes, and addressing a range of other animal-related concerns; additionally, he was engaged in providing community support and outreach, and he earned a reputation for always going above and beyond in his duties; he and his partner, Crystal Goforth, were responding to a call on October 13, 2022, when their work truck was struck by another vehicle; Mr. Corder and Mrs. Goforth died from the injuries they sustained in the collision, and their dedicated service has continued to inspire an outpouring of prayers and sympathy from the community; at the time of his death, Mr. Corder was attending college with the goal of becoming an addiction counselor; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Corder was the proud father of a son, Cole; he enjoyed visiting casinos and bingo halls with his mother, and he was a generous man who never met a stranger; his interests included playing baseball and watching Texas Tech University and Dallas Cowboys football, and he was passionate about fast cars; and

WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Jon Corder will remember the way he touched their lives with his love of animals and his giving and compassionate nature, and he will always hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jonathan David Corder and extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his son, Cole Corder; to his parents, David and Sylvia Corder; to his sister, Jessica Corder, her husband, Steven Brantley, and their children, Mersaydes, Matheu, and Addison; to his brother, Jeremy Corder, his wife, Courtney, and their children, Eloise and B. M.; to his grandmother, Mary Hernandez; to his uncles and aunts, Jr. Hernandez and his wife, Sherry, Rick Hernandez and his wife, Renee Edwards, Patrick Hernandez, Margie Butcher and her husband, Randy, Joe Hernandez and his wife, Norma, David Hernandez, John Corder and his wife, Tammy, Cheryl Mauler, Jane Gray, and Susan Dillon; and to his many 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jon Corder.

Perry

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate