TITLE: In memory of Billy Ray Richardson of Angleton.

SUMMARY: In memory of Billy Ray Richardson of Angleton.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their memories of Billy Ray Richardson of Angleton, who died on April 16, 2021, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, Billy Richardson was born in Donie on February 6, 1934, to Eudene and Eldon Richardson, and he grew up in Freeport with his brother, James; while still attending high school, he worked for the Daily Review newspaper as a sports reporter, photographer, and darkroom developer; he graduated with the last class of Freeport High School in 1951, and, answering his nation's call to duty, he served with the U.S. Army Signal Corps at the rank of corporal during the Korean War; and WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Richardson resumed his career in journalism, working as a sports reporter for the Daily Facts-Review and as news editor for the Angleton Times,helping to expand the paper into a five-day daily; in 1966, he started his own business, Times Printers & Stationers in Angleton, and he continued to cover local sports for the Houston Post,the Houston Chronicle,and the Brazosport Facts;a leader in his community, he participated in many civic organizations, and his contributions were recognized with an award from United Way of Brazoria County and the Pioneer Award from the Angleton Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Kind and generous, Mr. Richardson enjoyed talking sports and politics over coffee, and he delighted in traveling and spending time with his family; he shared a loving 65-year marriage with his wife, Ottalie, and he took great pride in his three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a respected journalist and businessman, Billy Richardson will be deeply missed, but the passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that he brought into the lives of all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Billy Ray Richardson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Ottalie Gormey Richardson; to his children, Bill Richardson, David Richardson and his wife, Babette, and Kristi Bentivegna and her husband, James; to his grandchildren, Brittney Richardson, Brandon Richardson and his wife, Kelly, Davis Richardson, Morgan Bentivegna, and Aidan Bentivegna; to his great-grandchildren, Sarah and Hailyn Richardson; and to his 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Billy Richardson. Vasut Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1972 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 31, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House