By: Barrientos S.R. No. 451
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Rodger H. White
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
1-6 of Austin in mourning the loss of Rodger H. White who died
1-7 February 23, 1995, at the age of 64; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born in Kerrville on September 4, 1930, Rodger White
1-9 received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 1966
1-10 from The University of Texas at Austin; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. White was dedicated to his work with the
1-12 City of Austin Water and Wastewater Department from 1950
1-13 until his retirement in 1988; he served as a superintendant of
1-14 wastewater collection, a chief engineer, and an assistant director
1-15 of operations and maintenance; and
1-16 WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, he was
1-17 responsible for the concept and design of the crosstown sewer
1-18 intercept that was completed in 1976, and he was honored by the
1-19 mayor in 1982 by a Rodger H. White Day which was sponsored in
1-20 gratitude for his dedication to public service; and
1-21 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Rodger White was respected
1-22 in the community for his many accomplishments; and
1-23 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
2-1 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
2-2 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
2-3 WHEREAS, Rodger White was a devoted husband and father, and
2-4 he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
2-5 family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-7 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-8 bereaved family of Rodger H. White: his wife, Norma White;
2-9 his sons, Keith White and Lance White; and his brother and
2-10 sister-in-law, Bill and Margaret White; and, be it further
2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-12 the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
2-13 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
2-14 it do so in memory of Rodger H. White.
2-15 ______________________________________
2-16 President of the Senate
2-17 I hereby certify that the above
2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19 on March 15, 1995, by a rising vote.
2-20 ______________________________________
2-21 Secretary of the Senate
2-22 ______________________________________
2-23 Member, Texas Senate