SR355 - In memory of Jonathan David Corder of Levelland.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 355       In Memory   of   Jonathan Corder            WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their   memories of Jonathan David Corder of Levelland, who tragically   passed away on October 27, 2022, at the age of 41; and            WHEREAS, The son of David and Sylvia Corder, Jon Corder was   born in El Cajon, California, on August 27, 1981, and he grew up   with two siblings, Jessica and Jeremy; following his graduation   from Levelland High School, he lived in San Marcos and Buda; and            WHEREAS, In 2020, Mr. Corder moved back to Levelland,   where he began working as an animal control officer for the   city's police department; he distinguished himself in his   responsibilities of investigating animal cruelty and neglect,   saving animals, helping to find them homes, and addressing a   range of other animal-related concerns; additionally, he was   engaged in providing community support and outreach, and he   earned a reputation for always going above and beyond in his   duties; he and his partner, Crystal Goforth, were responding to a   call on October 13, 2022, when their work truck was struck by   another vehicle; Mr. Corder and Mrs. Goforth died from the   injuries they sustained in the collision, and their dedicated   service has continued to inspire an outpouring of prayers and   sympathy from the community; at the time of his death, Mr. Corder   was attending college with the goal of becoming an addiction   counselor; and            WHEREAS, Mr. Corder was the proud father of a son, Cole; he   enjoyed visiting casinos and bingo halls with his mother, and he   was a generous man who never met a stranger; his interests included   playing baseball and watching Texas Tech University and Dallas   Cowboys football, and he was passionate about fast cars; and            WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Jon Corder   will remember the way he touched their lives with his love of   animals and his giving and compassionate nature, and he will always   hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jonathan David   Corder and extend deepest condolences to the members of his   family: to his son, Cole Corder; to his parents, David and Sylvia   Corder; to his sister, Jessica Corder, her husband, Steven   Brantley, and their children, Mersaydes, Matheu, and Addison; to   his brother, Jeremy Corder, his wife, Courtney, and their   children, Eloise and B. M.; to his grandmother, Mary Hernandez;   to his uncles and aunts, Jr. Hernandez and his wife, Sherry, Rick   Hernandez and his wife, Renee Edwards, Patrick Hernandez, Margie   Butcher and her husband, Randy, Joe Hernandez and his wife,   Norma, David Hernandez, John Corder and his wife, Tammy, Cheryl   Mauler, Jane Gray, and Susan Dillon; 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 Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Jon Corder.     Perry                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 2, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate