TITLE: In memory of Dr. Richard Lynn Ingrim of Grand Saline.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dr. Richard Lynn Ingrim of Grand Saline.

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WHEREAS, Dr. Richard Lynn Ingrim, an esteemed member of the Grand Saline community and a friend to many, passed away on November 22, 2020, at the age of 77; and WHEREAS, The son of Clarence Houston and Eileen Leona Knowles Ingrim, Rick Ingrim was born in Wichita, Kansas, on April 8, 1943, and he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, Jim, Dennis, and Judy; answering his nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he served as a Green Beret paratrooper and a medic for the 5th Special Forces Group and was awarded the Bronze Star; and WHEREAS, Upon returning to civilian life, he pursued a career in medicine, attending medical schools in Texas and Mexico before completing his residency in family medicine at the University of Oklahoma in 1984; he subsequently moved back to Texas to open a private practice in Grand Saline, Family Medicine Clinic, and he went on to establish Country Trails Care Center in 1988; additionally, he served for many years as medical director for Cozby-Germany Hospital and for the Grand Saline Fire Department/EMS; he retired from his office practice in 2018 but continued working in hospice care; and WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout and a lifelong supporter of the Boy Scouts, Dr. Ingrim gave generously of his time and talents to Troop No. 374, serving as scoutmaster and guiding many scouts in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; he was sustained by an abiding faith and was a valued congregant of First United Methodist Church, where he attended the Pairs and Spares Sunday school class; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Dr. Ingrim benefited from the love and support of his wife, Diane, with whom he shared a rewarding union that spanned five decades; he took great pride in his three children, Ryan, Holly, and Zack, and he delighted in time spent with his three grandchildren, Ellie, Asher, and Brooks; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed gardening and putting his tractor to use; and WHEREAS, While the death of Rick Ingrim brings immeasurable sorrow to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who hold him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Richard Lynn Ingrim and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; 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 Dr. Richard Ingrim. Slaton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 303 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 25, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House