TITLE: In memory of Robert Travis Wood of Concho County.

SUMMARY: In memory of Robert Travis Wood of Concho County.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Robert Travis Wood of Concho County on February 24, 2024, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, The son of Mary and Dola Wood, Robert Wood was born in Concho County on February 22, 1937, and he grew up with the companionship of six siblings, Mike, Jan, Judy, Gwen, Eddie, and Richard; he graduated from Paint Rock High School, where he excelled in athletics, and he attended San Angelo College before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1958; he served for three years, and he completed his final deployment in South Korea; and WHEREAS, On December 6, 1959, Mr. Wood wed the former Glenda Jean Thomas, and the couple shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly 65 years; he took great pride in their two daughters, Kathy and Dawn, and he had the pleasure of seeing his treasured family grow to include eight grandchildren; and WHEREAS, After training at Texas A&M University, Mr. Wood embarked on a fulfilling career as a game warden for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1966; he completed short assignments in Houston and Abilene before moving to Ballinger in 1971, where he served Runnels County with great distinction for more than two decades; he was an exceptionally skilled member of the state's shooting teams, and in recognition of his outstanding record, he was honored as a top game warden by the Southeastern Texas Game and Fish Association; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Wood enjoyed raising cattle and goats and caring for the land on the Wood/Novian Ranch in Concho County, which has been in his family for more than a century; he spent many happy hours sharing his love of nature with his grandchildren, whom he taught to shoot, hunt, and fish; and WHEREAS, Robert Wood lived a caring and purposeful life, and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held him close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Travis Wood and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Glenda Wood; to his children, Kathy Hansen and her husband, Andy, and Dawn Sproat; to his grandchildren, Meredith, Andrew, Judge, Harris, and Margo Hansen, and Kristen, Eddie, and Kendall Sproat; to his brother, Mike Wood; and to his many 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 Robert Wood. Darby Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 935 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House