Title: Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright and commending him for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
This resolution honors the life and legacy of former Representative Ronald Wright and extends the condolences of the House of Representatives to his wife and family.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 247 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 247

     Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright and 
     commending him for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 17, 2021

    Mr. Gooden of Texas (for himself, Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Allred, Mr. 
Arrington, Mr. Babin, Mr. Brady, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. 
Castro of Texas, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Crenshaw, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Doggett, Ms. 
 Escobar, Mr. Fallon, Mrs. Fletcher, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Gohmert, 
Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas, Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, Ms. Granger, 
Mr. Green of Texas, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Jackson, Ms. Johnson of Texas, 
Mr. McCaul, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Pfluger, Mr. Roy, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Taylor, 
   Ms. Van Duyne, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Vela, Mr. Weber of Texas, and Mr. 
   Williams of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was 
           referred to the Committee on House Administration

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright and 
     commending him for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.

Whereas Congressman Ronald Jack Wright was a sixth-generation Texan, a loving 
        father and husband, a loyal friend, and a committed public servant to 
        the people of the 6th Congressional District of Texas and north Texas;
Whereas Mr. Wright was a constant presence in the Arlington and Tarrant County 
        community, being honored with several civic awards and distinctions for 
        his work in the community, such as helping found and run the Arlington 
        Night Shelter, and founding the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, which has 
        granted over $25,000,000 to his hometown community;
Whereas Mr. Wright served on the Arlington City Council from 2000 to 2008, the 
        last 4 years of which he served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Arlington;
Whereas, while serving on the Arlington City Council, Mr. Wright was the 
        District Director for Congressman Joe Barton from 2000 to 2009 and was 
        Congressman Barton's Chief of Staff from 2009 to 2011;
Whereas Mr. Wright was appointed Tax Assessor-Collector for Tarrant County in 
        2011 and was elected to a full term by voters in 2012 and was reelected 
        to the position in 2016;
Whereas Mr. Wright was elected in November 2018 and sworn in to serve as 
        Representative of the 6th Congressional District of Texas in January 
        2019, where he was known by his constituents, colleagues, and staff as a 
        warm-hearted, compassionate man, a conservative statesman, and a beacon 
        of strength; and
Whereas Congressman Wright passed away on February 7, 2021, and it is fitting 
        that the United States House of Representatives recognize him for his 
        career and contributions toward public service, the people of Texas, and 
        the American people: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald 
        Wright;
            (2) extends its condolences to the wife and family of Ron 
        Wright; and
            (3) commends Ron Wright for his devotion to the Nation and 
        its ideals.
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