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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Robert Mirk Ellis of Friendswood on October 30, 2023, at |
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the age of 80; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Ellis was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, |
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1943; he earned a master's degree in business administration from |
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the University of Dayton and began working in space life sciences in |
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1967, at a company then called Technology Inc.; later renamed Wyle |
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Integrated Science and Engineering Group, the business worked with |
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NASA to study the cardiovascular health of astronauts, and it grew |
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to employ 1,300 people; he retired as group president after 45 years |
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with the company; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Ellis shared a |
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rewarding relationship with his wife, Mary, that spanned nearly 47 |
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years, and he took great pride in their four children, nine |
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grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of faith, Mr. Ellis was actively involved in |
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his church, and he served as an administrator for many years; he was |
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also a dedicated coach to his children's baseball teams, and in his |
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leisure time, he enjoyed collecting cards and coins and tending to |
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his garden, which included over 100 varieties of roses; and |
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WHEREAS, Although Robert Ellis is deeply missed, he will |
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forever be remembered with great admiration for his professional |
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achievements and for the myriad ways he gave of himself to benefit |
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others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas, |
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3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Mirk |
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Ellis and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of |
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Robert Ellis. |