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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 77
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In Memory |
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of |
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Robert Ellis |
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with |
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the passing of Robert Mirk Ellis of Friendswood on |
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October 30, 2023, at the age of 80; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Ellis was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May |
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23, 1943; he earned a master's degree in business administration |
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from the University of Dayton and began working in space life |
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sciences in 1967, at a company then called Technology Inc.; later |
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renamed Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group, the |
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business worked with NASA to study the cardiovascular health of |
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astronauts, and it grew to employ 1,300 people; he retired as |
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group president after 45 years 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 |
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47 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 |
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was also a dedicated coach to his children's baseball teams, and |
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in his leisure time, he enjoyed collecting cards and coins and |
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tending to his garden, which included over 100 varieties of |
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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 |
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benefit others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life |
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of Robert Mirk Ellis and extend sincere condolences to all who |
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mourn his passing; 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 Senate adjourns |
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this day, it do so in memory of Robert Ellis. |
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Nichols |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on November 5, 2023, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |