In memory of Charles L. Fisher.

89(R) SR 493 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 493

In Memory

of

Charles L. Fisher

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and

commemorates the life of Charles L. Fisher, who died

December 31, 2024, at the age of 88; and

WHEREAS, Charles Fisher was born on April 22, 1936, in

Marshall; he served as captain of the football and baseball teams

at Pemberton High School, and he went on to attend Prairie View

A&M University, where he was an outstanding wide receiver and

played for the 1958 National Championship team; while performing

on the university's football, baseball, and track teams, he

earned a bachelor's degree in industrial arts and later completed

a master's degree in educational administration; after college,

he served the nation with distinction in the United States Army

for two years; and

WHEREAS, Charles devoted the majority of his exemplary

career to serving as a teacher, coach, and school

administrator with the Dallas Independent School District, and

he was proud to conclude his tenure as an educator by serving

as principal of L. G. Pinkston High School; he was passionate

about helping young citizens reach their full potential, and

he was a trusted role model and mentor to countless students

and district colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Charles served as a member of many professional

and civic organizations, and he received extensive accolades for

his personal and professional achievements as well as his

contributionstohiscommunity;inhisfreetime,heenjoyed

his involvement with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and became a

skilled hunter and fisherman; and

WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Charles shared 61 years of

marriage with his cherished wife, Shirley; he was a loving father

to his daughter, Shawn, and his granddaughters, Tristan and

Trinity, enriched his life immeasurably; and

WHEREAS, Charles Fisher was a celebrated athlete and a

highly esteemed educator who inspired his friends and loved ones

through his warmth and generosity and his steadfast dedication to

family, faith, and community, and he will long be remembered with

admiration and appreciation by all who were privileged to share

in his life; 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 L. Fisher; 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 Fisher.

West

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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