In memory of Charles Heimsath of Austin.

89(R) SR 481 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 481

In Memory

of

Charles Heimsath

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and

commemorates the life of Charles Heimsath, who died on

March 10, 2025, at the age of 74; and

WHEREAS, Born on July 23, 1950, Charles Heimsath was an

esteemed Austinite and a highly regarded figure in the

residential and commercial real estate industries in Austin and

throughout Central Texas; he led a full and rewarding life that

was grounded in his steadfast devotion to his family, his

friends, and his community, and he was guided in all things by his

unwavering Christian faith; and

WHEREAS, Charles earned a master's degree in community and

regional planning from The University of Texas, and he developed

a reputation for excellence in the industry during tenures in key

roles at the Rice Center in Houston and with the appraisal firm of

R. Robinson and Associates in Austin; he went on to serve as

president of Capitol Market Research and gained widespread

renown as an expert in residential and commercial real estate

research, development feasibility, land use economics, and

market analysis; and

WHEREAS, Charles' uncompromising integrity along with his

vast knowledge and expertise made him a trusted source to

developers, builders, city leaders, urban planners, and other

entities throughout his long and distinguished career; he helped

to guide multiple waves of mixed-use real estate development in

Central Texas, and he played an instrumental role in downtown

Austin's building boom over the past 25 years; his remarkable

insight, research, and vision helped to shape numerous landmark

projects in Austin, among them the Mueller redevelopment, the

Waterloo Greenway, Waller Creek, and the city's light-rail

project; and

WHEREAS, Charles regarded Austin with great affection, and

he graciously dedicated his time, energy, and talents to help the

capital city address its challenges; he was active with numerous

civic task forces as well as the Downtown Austin Alliance and the

Urban Land Institute, and he was a well-respected board member for

the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for many years; and

WHEREAS, Charles shared more than four decades of

marriage with his cherished wife, Christy, and they found

great joy and fulfillment in traveling together and in sharing

meals and fond memories at family gatherings and with friends;

he was a devoted husband and a loving and attentive father and

grandfather, and above all, he valued quality time spent

together with his family; and

WHEREAS, A man of wisdom, compassion, and strength,

Charles Heimsath was a source of inspiration to his loved ones,

and he set a shining example to others through his deep

commitment to his family and his community; he was widely

respected and admired, and his exceptional legacy of

professional achievement and civic service will continue to make

a positive impact in the Lone Star State long into the future;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved

family of Charles Heimsath; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas

Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in

memory of Charles Heimsath.

Eckhardt

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 5, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate