In memory of Robert Travis Wood of Concho County.

89(R) HR 935 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 935

R E S O L U T I O N

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

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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.

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Chief Clerk of the House