TITLE: In memory of Dick Poe of El Paso.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dick Poe of El Paso.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The city of El Paso lost an admired business and civic leader with the passing of Richard Poe on May 16, 2015, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, Born in El Paso on April 7, 1934, Dick Poe earned his bachelor's degree in business administration at The University of Texas--El Paso and subsequently joined his family's automotive business; he expanded its dealerships to include Dick Poe Chrysler-Jeep, Dick Poe Dodge-Ram, and Dick Poe Toyota-Scion, and today, the company employs more than 400 people; over the years, Mr. Poe was a mentor to many of his staff members, even after they went on to other careers, and he looked out for the interests of other dealers; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan also owned Evergreen Cemeteries and several other properties, and he served on the boards of State National Bank, Coronado Bank, Sandia Savings and Loan, and other businesses; he remained involved in day-to-day operations of his dealerships until shortly before his death; a quiet philanthropist, he generously supported his alma mater and its athletics department, and he contributed to Special Olympics, United Cerebral Palsy, and countless other charities while shying away from recognition; he was a member of numerous civic organizations, among them the Masonic Lodge, El Maida Shrine, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon; and WHEREAS, A man of great warmth and kindness, Dick Poe will be deeply missed by those who were privileged to share in the richness of his life, but his contributions to the community will continue to resonate in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dick Poe and extend sincere condolences to his family: to his sons, Richard C. Poe II and Troy Stephen Poe; to his sister, Claudia Barry; to his nieces and nephews, Alton B. Poe IV, Richard Hopper, Faith Poe, Charity Poe-Rakes, and Kellie Monticelli; 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 Dick Poe. Moody Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3254 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House