Bill Text: TX SR54 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Kenneth Michael Rose of Dripping Springs.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-10-26 - Reported enrolled [SR54 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-SR54-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Kenneth Rose
 
         WHEREAS, Family, friends, and neighbors will forever
  treasure their memories of Kenneth Michael Rose of Dripping
  Springs, who passed away on March 14, 2023, at the age of 79; and
         WHEREAS, Born on January 22, 1944, Mike Rose was the son of
  Kenneth Milan Rose and Marguerite Huffman Rose and grew up with
  the companionship of four siblings, Bette, Patty, John, and
  Barbara; over the course of his father's career in the military,
  he and his family lived in Guam, Germany, France, Louisiana,
  Iowa, El Paso, and Killeen; he graduated from Killeen High
  School, where he was a member of the golf team and finished third
  in his district during his junior and senior years; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Rose attended Mason City Junior College,
  Temple Junior College, Iowa State University, and Mary
  Hardin-Baylor College before graduating from Southwest Texas
  State College in 1967; he was a member of the SWT men's golf team
  that won the Lone Star Conference Championship and earned a trip
  to the national tournament in 1966 and 1967; and
         WHEREAS, After returning home to Killeen, Mr. Rose
  embarked on a career in education; he also supported his two
  younger siblings and his mother, who was able to earn her
  college degree and become a teacher herself; while working in
  Crystal City, he met the love of his life, Bonnie Barton; the
  couple relocated to Dripping Springs in 1977 and went on to
  found Rose Real Estate in 1986; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his loved ones, Mr. Rose was
  the proud father of a son, Patrick, and a daughter, Laura; "Papa
  Rose," as he was affectionately known, had the pleasure of
  welcoming into his family four grandchildren, Henry, Charlie,
  Ella, and Jack; beloved by neighbors, he was always ready to
  offer sage advice or help out a friend in need; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for his kindness, generosity, and
  optimism, Mike Rose lived a caring and purposeful life, and he
  will forever be a source of inspiration to those he leaves
  behind; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Kenneth Michael Rose and extend sincere condolences to all who
  mourn his passing; 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 Mike Rose.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on October 26, 2023, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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