TITLE: In memory of Charles Dicky Travis.

SUMMARY: In memory of Charles Dicky Travis.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Charles Dicky Travis, who died January 27, 2019, at the age of 82; and WHEREAS, Dicky Travis was a respected public servant who enriched the lives of others through his kindness, his integrity, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; and WHEREAS, Born September 23, 1936, Dicky attended Baylor University and graduated from The University of Texas; he began his career by working in the Governor's Budget Office under Governor Price Daniel, and he served the office with distinction for 19 years through the terms of four governors; in 1979, he was appointed executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and he later served as executive director of the Employees Retirement System of Texas; he retired in 1995 after 35 years of exemplary state service; and WHEREAS, Dicky shared 62 years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Lydia; they were blessed with two children and four grandchildren, who were a source of great pride and joy for him; and WHEREAS, Dicky Travis was a loyal friend and a trusted mentor and counselor to many, and he will long be remembered with respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Charles Dicky Travis; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Charles Dicky Travis. Watson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 19, 2019, by a rising vote.