TITLE: In memory of Richard Ethridge of Boerne.

SUMMARY: In memory of Richard Ethridge of Boerne.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The community of Boerne lost an admired friend and leader with the death of Richard Ethridge on January 17, 2013, at the age of 55; and WHEREAS, Rich Ethridge was born in Santa Ana, California, on October 30, 1957, to George and Dorothy Ethridge; a 30-year resident of Boerne, he served as president of the Boerne Shrine Club and as chair of the Advisory Council of the Texas Hill Country Chapter, Order of DeMolay, and he was a member of the Kendall Masonic Lodge No. 897; in addition, he was a dedicated congregant of the Kendall County Cowboy Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ethridge found a life partner in his wife, Pam, with whom he shared 32 years and was blessed with two sons, Michael and Garrett; and WHEREAS, Rich Ethridge treasured the time he spent in the company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Ethridge and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Pam Ethridge; to his sons, Michael and Garrett Ethridge; to his mother-in-law, Ginny Chance; to his sister-in-law, Vicki Martinez; to his brother-in-law, Jack Chance; 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 Richard Ethridge. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2790 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 24, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House