Texas HR 1072: In memory of Gilbert Edward Reinhard Jr. of Floresville.

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89(R) HR 1072 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

  

  

  
 H.R. No. 1072

  

  

   

 R E S O L U T I O N

   

        WHEREAS, The family and friends of Gilbert Edward Reinhard 

  

 Jr. of Floresville suffered an immeasurable loss with his passing 

  

 on October 20, 2024, at the age of 75; and

  

        WHEREAS, The son of Edward and Dorothy Reinhard, Gil Reinhard 

  

 was born in Floresville on November 19, 1948, and raised in Poth 

  

 with his three siblings, Jack, Kim, and Lance; some of his favorite 

  

 childhood memories included family barbecues, trips to his mother's 

  

 mercantile store, and visits with his grandmother; and

  

        WHEREAS, After earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry from 

  

 St. Mary's University, Mr. Reinhard embarked on a successful 

  

 45-year career with EG&G Automotive Research, later PerkinElmer, 

  

 where he worked as a chemist testing fuel samples; and

  

        WHEREAS, Mr. Reinhard met his future wife, Celeste Marie 

  

 Dumas, through work, and the couple's wedding on June 14, 1997, 

  

 marked the beginning of a rewarding marriage that spanned 27 years; 

  

 a loving father, Mr. Reinhard took great pride in their children, 

  

 Hannah and Gillian; and

  

        WHEREAS, Inspired by summer trips to Rockport in his youth, 

  

 Mr. Reinhard maintained a deep love for the ocean throughout his 

  

 life, and he delighted in painting beautiful coastal landscapes and 

  

 collecting artwork featuring lighthouses and seaside views; a pop 

  

 culture buff as well, he was knowledgeable about a wide variety of 

  

 media, ranging from classic films and old Westerns to Degrassi and 

  

 Harry Potter, and his taste in music encompassed many unique genres 

  

 and artists, including his favorite band, the Beatles; and

  

        WHEREAS, Known for his kind and generous nature, his goofy 

  

 sense of humor, and his unwavering devotion to his family, Gil 

  

 Reinhard brightened the world for all who knew him, and they will 

  

 forever hold him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

  

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

  

 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gilbert Edward 

  

 Reinhard Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to his 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 Gil 

   

 Reinhard.

  

   

 Cortez

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Speaker of the House     

  

   

        I certify that H.R. No. 1072 was unanimously adopted by a 

   

 rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

   

   

 ______________________________

   

 Chief Clerk of the House