In memory of Richard Dennis Worrell of Plano.

89(R) HR 1457 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1457

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and

generosity of Richard Dennis Worrell of Plano, who passed away on

May 17, 2025, at the age of 81; and

WHEREAS, The son of James and Marian Worrell, Dennis Worrell

was born on December 19, 1943, in Yakima, Washington, and grew up

sharing in the companionship of his two older brothers, Ronald and

Duane; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Worrell enlisted in the U.S. Army at a young

age, and over the course of a 25-year career with the military, he

bravely served his country in Vietnam; following his retirement

from the army, he spent another 15 years training soldiers on

military technology as an army defense contractor; along the way,

he earned a bachelor's degree from Cameron University and a master's

degree from Golden Gate University; and

WHEREAS, On May 27, 1972, Mr. Worrell married the former

Mary Lou Sifuentes, and the couple went on to share a richly

rewarding union that spanned more than half a century; he took great

pride in his children, Christina and Richard, and with the passing

years, he had the privilege of seeing his family grow to include

four grandchildren, Ryan, Elizabeth, Leah, and Nicole; and

WHEREAS, After traveling the world during his time in the

military, Mr. Worrell settled in Plano with his family and embraced

his adopted state, becoming a fan of the Texas Longhorns and the

Dallas Cowboys; he enjoyed a variety of activities in his leisure

hours, including traveling, playing cards, and hosting pool

parties; and

WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his

country, Dennis Worrell earned the lasting respect and admiration

of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Richard Dennis

Worrell and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:

to his wife, Mary Worrell; to his children, Christina Worrell

Adkins and her husband, Michael, and Richard Dennis Worrell Jr. and

his wife, Victoria; to his grandchildren, Ryan and Elizabeth

Adkins, Leah Worrell, and Nicole Lujan; 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 Dennis

Worrell.

Shaheen

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1457 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House