Bill Text: OR SCR8 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memoriam: Rob Ingram, 1973-2011.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-06-03 - Speaker signed. [SCR8 Detail]
Download: Oregon-2013-SCR8-Enrolled.html
77th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2013 Regular Session Enrolled Senate Concurrent Resolution 8 Sponsored by Senator SHIELDS, Representative FREDERICK; Representative KENY-GUYER Whereas throughout his life Rob Ingram dedicated himself to being a positive force in the lives of those around him, especially those of young people; and Whereas Rob Ingram was a gifted listener, communicator and mentor for youth and adults alike; and Whereas Rob Ingram was a tireless champion for minority youth and dedicated himself to building compassionate communities; and Whereas from a young age Rob Ingram expressed interest in gang outreach work after witnessing firsthand the struggle that many youths face in being both true to their friendships and free from gang allegiance; and Whereas Rob Ingram graduated cum laude from Warner Pacific College with a degree in business administration; and Whereas through his work as the director of the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, Rob Ingram was an invaluable and influential element of Portland's efforts to end gang violence, increase public safety and build a more family-friendly city by confronting the root causes of criminal behavior associated with youth gangs; and Whereas in addition to his work with the Office of Youth Violence Prevention, Rob Ingram served as president of the Urban League of Portland Young Professionals, as president of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest African American Advisory Council, as executive director of Empowerment Initiatives, Inc., as a member of the site council of Woodlawn Elementary School and as an active member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity; and Whereas Rob Ingram was active in church, beginning his public service work with Emmanuel Community Services and continuing with work at The Safe Place, a faith-based nonprofit, where he was chairman of the board of directors; and Whereas in every aspect of his life Rob Ingram was a connector of people, places and ideas, building a sense of community and understanding among those whose lives he touched; and Whereas Rob Ingram died suddenly at just 38 years old and will be missed not only for his inspirational leadership and courageous and dedicated work for his community but also for the example he set for others as a loving family man and selfless support to those in need of his help; and Whereas Rob Ingram leaves behind his wife, Dana, and their five children, Shamyua, Derriel, Renee, Njeri and Kai, of whom he was very proud; now, therefore, Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon: That we, the members of the Seventy-seventh Legislative Assembly, honor and celebrate Rob Ingram for his extraordinary life and contributions to his community; and be it further Enrolled Senate Concurrent Resolution 8 (SCR 8-INTRO) Page 1 Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Rob Ingram's family as an expression of our sympathy and condolences. ---------- Adopted by Senate February 19, 2013 ---------------------------------- Robert Taylor, Secretary of Senate ---------------------------------- Peter Courtney, President of Senate Adopted by House May 30, 2013 ---------------------------------- Tina Kotek, Speaker of House Enrolled Senate Concurrent Resolution 8 (SCR 8-INTRO) Page 2