Bill Text: TX SR96 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 96 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: In memory of Robert Vance Elkins and Von Dean Rose Elkins.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-30 - Reported enrolled [SR96 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-SR96-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 96


	In Memory
	of
	Robert Vance Elkins
	and
	Von Dean Rose Elkins

	WHEREAS, Residents of Tuscola suffered a heartbreaking
	loss on December 13, 2018, with the passing of Mayor Robert Vance
	Elkins, 82, and his wife, Von Dean Rose Elkins, 80, two respected
	and much-loved members of the community; and

	WHEREAS, A native of Brownwood, Robert Elkins was born on
	September 3, 1936, to Robert and Roxie Elkins; after graduating
	from Brownwood High School and serving in the United States Naval
	Reserve, he joined the United States Army and was assigned to the
	Honor Guard in Washington, D.C., where he had the distinction of
	being present at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy; and

	WHEREAS, Following his discharge, Mr. Elkins worked for 36
	years for the Texas Department of Transportation, which
	eventually promoted him to regional chief inspector; he served as
	a consultant for a number of paving companies after retiring from
	the department in 1994; his desire to make a positive difference
	in the lives of his fellow citizens led him to serve as a member
	of the city council from 2013 to 2016 and as mayor of Tuscola
	since 2016; during his time in office, he earned the high regard
	of his colleagues and constituents through his strong leadership,
	his genial manner, and his endearing sense of humor; and

	WHEREAS, The former Von Dean Rose was born on December 29,
	1937, in Runnels County to Bonnie and Lottie Mae Rose; she
	attended Morton High School, Lawn High School, and Draughon's
	Business School in Abilene, before working for Master's
	Manufacturing and Thornton's Department Store; she spent more
	than three decades at First State Bank of Tuscola, where she was a
	valued and beloved employee; and

	WHEREAS, This esteemed couple were united in matrimony in
	Tuscola on February 8, 1964, and they lived there for the
	entirety of their 54 years of marriage; they raised two children,
	Rhonda and Tony, and later welcomed into their family six
	grandchildren, Demi, Dalton, Dillion, Ian, Colter, and Garrett,
	and two great-grandchildren, Aden and Tate; Mr. and Mrs. Elkins
	were further cherished by numerous friends and neighbors, who
	admired them for the kindness and generosity with which they
	treated everyone they encountered; and

	WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to their family and their
	community, Robert and Von Dean Elkins were a blessing in the
	lives of many, and they will forever hold a treasured place in the
	hearts of those they have left behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
	Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mayor Robert
	Vance Elkins and Von Dean Rose Elkins of Tuscola and extend
	sincere condolences to all who mourn their passing; and, be
	it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
	prepared for their family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
	this day, it do so in memory of Robert and Von Dean Elkins.

	Buckingham



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on January 30, 2019, by
		a rising vote.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate