SR 89

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 89
  In Memory
  of
  Rayburn Chapman
         WHEREAS, Rayburn Keith Chapman of Tyler, an admired civic
  leader and a friend to many, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the
  age of 73; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Gloria Jean Smith and Rayburn Grady
  Chapman, Keith Chapman was born in Carthage on January 24, 1952;
  he attended Carthage High School and Panola College before
  completing his bachelor's degree in accounting at The University
  of Texas at Austin; and
         WHEREAS, Following 23 years in public accounting with the
  Chapman & Robinson and Chapman & Williams CPA firms, Mr. Chapman
  transitioned to business brokerage as the owner of Horizon
  Business Group; he was a lifetime certified business
  intermediary, a board certified broker, and a fellow of the M&A
  Source; dedicated to his profession, he served as president of
  the Texas Association of Business Brokers and coauthored five
  courses on his field; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Chapman gave generously of his time and
  expertise to numerous local organizations; among other
  leadership roles, he served as president of the Carthage Lions
  Club and Panola County Chamber of Commerce, and he was a
  commissioner of the Dixie Baseball League; he was also active in
  the Tyler Sunrise Rotary Club; sustained by a strong faith, he
  served on the board of Servants of Christ International, and he
  was a member of the Green Acres Baptist Church Safety Team; and
         WHEREAS, A licensed pilot for over 47 years, Mr. Chapman
  enjoyed flying, hunting, fishing, and working at the farm; above
  all, he was devoted to his family; he shared a fulfilling
  marriage with his wife, Christa, and he took great pride in his
  children, Keric and Mandy, as well as his 11 grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, While the death of Keith Chapman has brought great
  sorrow to his family and friends, they will continue to find
  inspiration in his example of loyalty, integrity, and kindness;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the
  life of Keith Chapman and extend sincere condolences to the
  members of his family: to his wife, Christa Chapman; to his
  daughter, Mandy Powell, and her husband, Michael; to his
  stepchildren, Tyler Fleet and his wife, Erin, Tanner Emery and
  his girlfriend, Meghan Judd, Jake Hardin and his wife, Morgan,
  and Nick Hardin and his wife, Kelli; to his grandchildren,
  Miles, Mason, and Molly Powell, Miller Powell and his wife,
  Gracie, Everly Joy Fleet, and Eli, Braxton, Grayson, Hadley,
  Riley, and Weston Hardin; and to his 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 Keith Chapman.
  Hughes
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      President of the Senate
      I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on August 15, 2025, by
  a rising vote.
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
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       Member, Texas Senate