SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 64


In Memory

of

William W. Roth


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of William W. Roth, 
who died January 6, 2003, at the age of 82; and

	WHEREAS, Bill Roth was born in Hannibal, Missouri, and 
served his country in the United States Army Air Force from 1941 
to 1946; he returned to San Antonio in 1947 and began a 47-year 
career with the Lone Star Brewing Company; and

	WHEREAS, Bill was public affairs manager for the company 
and was involved in over 100 organizations, including the
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Livestock 
Exposition, the Fiesta San Antonio Commission, and the
San Antonio and Texas Manufacturers Associations; he was
a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Club, Rotary Club, 
Mexican-American Friendship Committee, United Fund, Army 
Community Council, Air Force Community Council, and San Antonio 
Anglers Club; and

	WHEREAS, Recognized with many honors and awards during
his lifetime, Bill was especially proud of the Civilian 
Distinguished Service Medal, the highest civilian award 
presented by the United States Air Force; he was inducted into 
the United States Jaycees Hall of Leadership in 1987, 40 years 
after he joined the group; and

	WHEREAS, His faith and his family were foremost in his 
life, and he loved his adopted hometown of San Antonio; known as 
Mr. Lone Star for his loyalty to his company, Bill became a good 
friend to everyone he met; he was an avid conservationist, and he 
loved hunting and fishing; and

	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Bill Roth gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 
knew him; and

	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and 
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to
the bereaved family of William W. Roth:  his daughter,
Barbara Roth; his sister, Mary Osterloh; his grandchildren,
William Timothy Horan and his wife, Karen, Tammy Adams and her


husband, Keith, and  Timothy F. Horan III and his wife, 
Elizabeth; and his two great-grandchildren; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy 
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this 
day, it do so in memory of William W. Roth.
                                                                       Wentworth




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 27, 2003, by 
a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate