Bill Text: TX HR408 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Luther B. Rogers of Llano.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-14 - Reported enrolled [HR408 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR408-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 408

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Luther B. Rogers of Llano, who passed away on December 14, 2018,
at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 31, 1933, in Houston, Luke Rogers
served his country in the armed forces as both an active duty
soldier and a member of the reserve; during his three decades in the
military, he completed combat tours in Korea and Vietnam and
received assignments to various locations in the United States and
Europe; he later participated in a number of veterans organizations
and reunions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was also involved in the scouting
movement throughout his life, holding numerous volunteer positions
before eventually becoming a professional scouter; he attained the
rank of Eagle Scout, and he was awarded a 75-year service pin; this
esteemed Texan further contributed to his community as a bailiff
for the Llano court system; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rogers enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Teddy, with whom he shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned 61 years; he was the proud father of two sons,
Flem and William, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of
welcoming into his family two grandchildren, Luther and Anna; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to the betterment of the world around
him and to the well-being of his fellow citizens, Luke Rogers led a
rich and purposeful life, and he will forever be remembered with
deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Luther B. Rogers
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Tokuyo "Teddy" Morita Rogers; to his sons, Flem Edward Rogers
and William Roy Rogers; to his daughter-in-law, Sheryl Carughi
Rogers; to his grandchildren, Luther John Rogers and Anna Catherine
Rogers; to his sisters, Edna Rogers Eaton and Susan Rogers
Anderson; 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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Luther
B. Rogers.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 408 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 13, 2019.
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Chief Clerk of the House