TITLE: In memory of Charles Beggs Moncrief.

SUMMARY: In memory of Charles Beggs Moncrief.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed oilman, rancher, and philanthropist drew to a close with the passing of Charles Beggs Moncrief on January 6, 2021, at the age of 71; and WHEREAS, Charlie Moncrief was born on September 3, 1949, to W. A. and Deborah Moncrief, and grew up with seven siblings, Monty, Herbert, Tom, Dickie, Bill, Harry, and Debbie; a 1967 graduate of the Culver Military Academy, he attended The University of Texas and earned a geology degree from Texas Christian University; he proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and as a U.S. Marshal; and WHEREAS, Working alongside his father, Mr. Moncrief dedicated his efforts to growing the family business at Moncrief Oil, Montex Drilling Company, and Moncrief Ranches; he provided tireless support to the William A. and Elizabeth B. Moncrief Foundation, and he belonged to the All-American Wildcatters Association; and WHEREAS, Mr. Moncrief was admired for his charitable giving to education, health care, and the arts; moreover, he was the second longest-serving executive committee member for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, and over the course of his 47-year tenure, he assumed such leadership roles as livestock show superintendent; he was also a TCU trustee and a member of the State Fair of Texas board of directors; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Moncrief was blessed with the love and support of his wife of four decades, Kit, his five children, B. B., Michelle, Gloria, Adelaide, and Celia, and his 10 grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A man of faith and principled leadership, Charlie Moncrief benefited his fellow Texans in myriad ways, and his contributions to the Fort Worth community will be appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Beggs Moncrief and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his father, W. A. "Tex" Moncrief Jr.; to his wife, Kit Tennison Moncrief; to his daughters, B. B. Moncrief, Michelle Moncrief, Gloria Moncrief Holmsten and her husband, Erich, Adelaide Royer and her husband, Charlie, and Celia Browning and her husband, Reagan; to his grandchildren, Monty, Kit, Gunni, Shirley, Minnie, Reed, Liz, Campbell, Carly, and Charlie; to his siblings, Tom, Dickie, and Bill Moncrief, Harry Johnson, and Debbie Ryan; 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 Charlie Moncrief. Geren Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 873 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 30, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House