By: Haley S.R. No. 249 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Isadore Roosth 1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the 1-6 citizens of Tyler in mourning the death of well-known business and 1-7 civic leader Isadore Roosth; and 1-8 WHEREAS, His death is a profoundly sensed loss for his 1-9 family, his friends, and the citizens of Texas who benefitted from 1-10 his lifetime of work for the public good; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Roosth played an active role in many civic, 1-12 professional, and charitable organizations including The University 1-13 Cancer Foundation and the Texas Board of Health, freely giving his 1-14 time and energies to his beloved state; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Born on December 18, 1912, Isadore Roosth attended 1-16 Tyler public schools and Tyler Junior College; he graduated from 1-17 Texas A&M University in 1933 with a bachelor of science degree in 1-18 chemical engineering; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A partner in Roosth and Genecov Production Company, 1-20 Mr. Roosth showed diligence and dedication in all his endeavors; he 1-21 served the company in various capacities before becoming president 1-22 in 1971 and was a consultant with the firm at the time of his death; 1-23 and 2-1 WHEREAS, An astute entrepreneur, Mr. Roosth served with 2-2 distinction as president of Business Properties, Incorporated, 2-3 and Tyler Banking and Development Company; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A reserve officer in the Army Corps of Engineers 2-5 from 1934 to 1942, he served his country with valor during 2-6 World War II and was a major in the Officer Reserve Corps; and 2-7 WHEREAS, A member and past president of 2-8 Ahavath Achim Synagogue and the Tyler Lodge of B'Nai B'rith, he 2-9 was on the board of directors of the Dallas Home for Jewish Aged, 2-10 Golden Acres; and 2-11 WHEREAS, The citizens of Tyler and the State of Texas are 2-12 fortunate in having the benefit of his service and his leadership; 2-13 and 2-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Roosth's wise counsel and good judgment will 2-15 be greatly missed and remembered with gratitude by all who knew him; 2-16 now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-18 73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved 2-19 children of Isadore Roosth: Diane, Sam, Sherry, Susan, and Toni; 2-20 and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-22 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from 2-23 the Texas Senate, and when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 2-24 in memory of Isadore Roosth. 2-25 _____________________________________ 3-1 President of the Senate 3-2 I hereby certify that the 3-3 above Resolution was adopted by 3-4 the Senate on February 18, 1993, 3-5 by a rising vote. 3-6 _____________________________________ 3-7 Secretary of the Senate 3-8 _____________________________________ 3-9 Member, Texas Senate