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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of Charles Heimsath, who died on March 10, |
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2025, at the age of 74; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on July 23, 1950, Charles Heimsath was an |
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esteemed Austinite and a highly regarded figure in the |
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residential and commercial real estate industries in Austin and |
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throughout Central Texas; he led a full and rewarding life that |
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was grounded in his steadfast devotion to his family, his |
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friends, and his community, and he was guided in all things by his |
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unwavering Christian faith; and |
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WHEREAS, Charles earned a master's degree in community and |
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regional planning from The University of Texas, and he developed |
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a reputation for excellence in the industry during tenures in key |
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roles at the Rice Center in Houston and with the appraisal firm of |
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R. Robinson and Associates in Austin; he went on to serve as |
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president of Capitol Market Research and gained widespread |
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renown as an expert in residential and commercial real estate |
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research, development feasibility, land use economics, and |
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market analysis; and |
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WHEREAS, Charles' uncompromising integrity along with his |
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vast knowledge and expertise made him a trusted source to |
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developers, builders, city leaders, urban planners, and other |
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entities throughout his long and distinguished career; he helped |
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to guide multiple waves of mixed-use real estate development in |
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Central Texas, and he played an instrumental role in downtown |
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Austin's building boom over the past 25 years; his remarkable |
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insight, research, and vision helped to shape numerous landmark |
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projects in Austin, among them the Mueller redevelopment, the |
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Waterloo Greenway, Waller Creek, and the city's light-rail |
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project; and |
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WHEREAS, Charles regarded Austin with great affection, and |
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he graciously dedicated his time, energy, and talents to help the |
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capital city address its challenges; he was active with numerous |
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civic task forces as well as the Downtown Austin Alliance and the |
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Urban Land Institute, and he was a well-respected board member |
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for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for many years; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Charles shared more than four decades of marriage |
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with his cherished wife, Christy, and they found great joy and |
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fulfillment in traveling together and in sharing meals and fond |
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memories at family gatherings and with friends; he was a devoted |
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husband and a loving and attentive father and grandfather, and |
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above all, he valued quality time spent together with his family; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, compassion, and strength, |
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Charles Heimsath was a source of inspiration to his loved ones, |
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and he set a shining example to others through his deep |
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commitment to his family and his community; he was widely |
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respected and admired, and his exceptional legacy of |
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professional achievement and civic service will continue to make |
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a positive impact in the Lone Star State long into the future; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Charles Heimsath; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Charles Heimsath. |