TITLE: In memory of Richard Gilbert "Bert" Cagle of Rosanky.

SUMMARY: In memory of Richard Gilbert "Bert" Cagle of Rosanky.

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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Richard Gilbert Cagle of Rosanky, who died on August 26, 2012, at the age of 74; and WHEREAS, Born on March 29, 1938, Bert Cagle earned a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado; while studying in Boulder, he met the love of his life, Claire Dent, and the happy couple married on June 14, 1958; in time they became the proud parents of two children, Cathy and "Cactus" Jack; and WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Mr. Cagle joined Boeing's Aerospace Division and worked initially on the Bomarc missile in Seattle, Washington; he subsequently devoted his efforts to the space program, and his assignments took him to Huntsville, Alabama, then to New Orleans, and finally to Houston, where he was involved in the Apollo program; he was stationed in the front bunker for the liftoff of Apollo 11 and Apollo 15, and he was a member of the team that brought the Apollo 13 astronauts home safely; he also worked on the space shuttle program; and WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Cagle moved to the Rosanky area, where he raised longhorn cattle for a while and enjoyed deer hunting; his other favorite pastimes included building model rockets and computers, working on projects around the house, and spending time with friends and family, sharing laughs and reflections on life; and WHEREAS, Longtime members of the Freeway Baptist Church in Houston, Mr. Cagle and his wife later joined the Rosanky Baptist Church; a valued congregant, Bert Cagle served as a deacon while also chairing the finance committee; in addition, he loved singing and was a joyful member of the church choir; and WHEREAS, Bert Cagle achieved a life that was rich in family, friends, and accomplishments, and those who were privileged to share in his love and affection will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Gilbert Cagle and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Claire Cagle; to his children, County Commissioner Jack Cagle and his wife, Janet, and Cathy Moore and her husband, Dana; to his grandchildren, Richard Cagle, Drew Moore, Victoria Cagle, Daniel Moore, and Elizabeth Cagle; 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 Bert Cagle. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1736 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 1, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House