HR1250 - In memory of Donald Spencer Peterson of Dallas.

      H.R. No. 1250       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort   those saddened by the passing of Donald Spencer Peterson of Dallas   on December 26, 2024, at the age of 54; and          WHEREAS, The son of Donald Lee Peterson and Gayle Spencer   Peterson, Don Peterson was born on May 31, 1970, at Barksdale Air   Force Base in Louisiana; growing up in a military family, he lived   in Florida, Virginia, Alabama, Arizona, Texas, and Germany during   his youth; he graduated from high school in Panama City, Florida,   and went on to attend Texas A&M University, where he earned a   bachelor of business administration degree in finance; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Peterson enjoyed a successful career in wealth   management that spanned 32 years; he worked at Merrill Lynch and   Deutsche Bank Securities before joining UBS Wealth Management USA   as a managing director and spending more than 22 years with the   firm; he worked with many of his clients for decades, and he was   recognized for his expertise in such publications as Barron's and   Forbes ; and          WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Peterson enjoyed the love   and support of his wife, Kerry; the couple married in November 2005,   and they became the parents of three children, Elsa, Henry, and   Sydney; in his leisure time, Mr. Peterson loved traveling the world   with his family, playing tennis, and sailing; and          WHEREAS, While his loss is difficult to bear, Don Peterson   leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far   richer for having known him, and he will always hold a treasured   place 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 Donald Spencer   Peterson and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his   family: to his wife, Kerry; to his children, Elsa, Henry, and   Sydney; to his mother, Gayle; and to his other relatives and many   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 Don   Peterson.     Meyer     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1250 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House