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89(R) HR 846 - Enrolled version - Bill Text
H.R. No. 846
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of Robert Maurice DeWalt of San Antonio on
August 28, 2024, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, The son of Robert and Josephine DeWalt, "Buddy"
DeWalt was born on September 22, 1939, and he grew up with the
companionship of a sister, Mary Francis; he attended St. Cecilia
School, and he graduated in 1957 from Central Catholic High School;
he went on to earn his undergraduate degree from St. Mary's
University in 1962, where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi
fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeWalt wed his high school sweetheart, the
former Carolyn Beth Strawn, on August 19, 1961, and the couple
shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 53 years until her passing
in 2015; they became the proud parents of three children, Adrianne,
Anneliese, and Eric, and with the passing years, their treasured
family grew to include five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Mr. DeWalt answered
his nation's call to duty as a captain in the U.S. Army and was
deployed to Frankfurt, Germany; after returning home, his lengthy
career in sales included positions with Maldonado Jewelry,
Sylvania, Polaroid, and Amols' Novelties; he later transitioned to
working as a Yellow Pages ad salesperson for Southwestern Bell, and
he ultimately retired from the company's cell phone division; in
addition, he and Mrs. DeWalt operated Candy Cane Children's
Centers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeWalt was extensively involved in masonic
activities and held the title of past master for both Alamo Lodge
No. 44 and Albert Pike Lodge No. 1169; in addition, he was a noble
of the Alzafar Shrine, and he delighted numerous people with his
performances as Budro the Clown in the organization's Nemnuf clown
unit; in 2019, he proudly served as chaplain and poten-pop during
his son Eric's tenure as potentate of the shrine; and
WHEREAS, Although Buddy DeWalt is deeply missed, memories of
his humor, his warmth, and his generosity remain to comfort and
inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Maurice DeWalt
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
children, Dr. Adrianne DeWalt Vaughn and her husband, Michael,
Anneliese Marie DeWalt, and Eric Allen DeWalt and his wife,
Suzanne; to his grandchildren, Moxine, Josephine, Lillian, and
Samuel DeWalt and Ryan Vaughn; and to his 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 Buddy
DeWalt.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 846 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House