In memory of Donald Spencer Peterson of Dallas.

89(R) HR 1250 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1250

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort

those saddened by the passing of Donald Spencer Peterson of Dallas

on December 26, 2024, at the age of 54; and

WHEREAS, The son of Donald Lee Peterson and Gayle Spencer

Peterson, Don Peterson was born on May 31, 1970, at Barksdale Air

Force Base in Louisiana; growing up in a military family, he lived

in Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Arizona, Texas, and Germany during

his youth; he graduated from high school in Panama City, Florida,

and went on to attend Texas A&M University, where he earned a

bachelor of business administration degree in finance; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Peterson enjoyed a successful career in wealth

management that spanned 32 years; he worked at Merrill Lynch and

Deutsche Bank Securities before joining UBS Wealth Management USA

as a managing director and spending more than 22 years with the

firm; he worked with many of his clients for decades, and he was

recognized for his expertise in such publications as
Barron's
and

Forbes
; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Peterson enjoyed the love

and support of his wife, Kerry; the couple married in November 2005,

and they became the parents of three children, Elsa, Henry, and

Sydney; in his leisure time, Mr. Peterson loved traveling the world

with his family, playing tennis, and sailing; and

WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Don Peterson

leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far

richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured

place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Donald Spencer

Peterson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his

family: to his wife, Kerry; to his children, Elsa, Henry, and

Sydney; to his mother, Gayle; and to his other relatives and many

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 Don

Peterson.

Meyer

______________________________

Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1250 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

______________________________

Chief Clerk of the House