TITLE: In memory of Charles Heimsath of Austin.

SUMMARY: In memory of Charles Heimsath of Austin.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Charles Heimsath, who died on March 10, 2025, at the age of 74; and WHEREAS, Born on July 23, 1950, Charles Heimsath was an esteemed Austinite and a highly regarded figure in the residential and commercial real estate industries in Austin and throughout Central Texas; he led a full and rewarding life that was grounded in his steadfast devotion to his family, his friends, and his community, and he was guided in all things by his unwavering Christian faith; and WHEREAS, Charles earned a master's degree in community and regional planning from The University of Texas, and he developed a reputation for excellence in the industry during tenures in key roles at the Rice Center in Houston and with the appraisal firm of R. Robinson and Associates in Austin; he went on to serve as president of Capitol Market Research and gained widespread renown as an expert in residential and commercial real estate research, development feasibility, land use economics, and market analysis; and WHEREAS, Charles' uncompromising integrity along with his vast knowledge and expertise made him a trusted source to developers, builders, city leaders, urban planners, and other entities throughout his long and distinguished career; he helped to guide multiple waves of mixed-use real estate development in Central Texas, and he played an instrumental role in downtown Austin's building boom over the past 25 years; his remarkable insight, research, and vision helped to shape numerous landmark projects in Austin, among them the Mueller redevelopment, the Waterloo Greenway, Waller Creek, and the city's light-rail project; and WHEREAS, Charles regarded Austin with great affection, and he graciously dedicated his time, energy, and talents to help the capital city address its challenges; he was active with numerous civic task forces as well as the Downtown Austin Alliance and the Urban Land Institute, and he was a well-respected board member for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for many years; and WHEREAS, Charles shared more than four decades of marriage with his cherished wife, Christy, and they found great joy and fulfillment in traveling together and in sharing meals and fond memories at family gatherings and with friends; he was a devoted husband and a loving and attentive father and grandfather, and above all, he valued quality time spent together with his family; and WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, compassion, and strength, Charles Heimsath was a source of inspiration to his loved ones, and he set a shining example to others through his deep commitment to his family and his community; he was widely respected and admired, and his exceptional legacy of professional achievement and civic service will continue to make a positive impact in the Lone Star State long into the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Charles Heimsath; 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 Heimsath. Eckhardt President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2025, by a rising vote.