SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 209


In Memory

of

Walt Whitman Rostow


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Walt Whitman Rostow, 
who died February 13, 2003, at the age of 86; and

	WHEREAS, Born October 7, 1916, in New York City,
Walt Rostow graduated with bachelor's and doctoral degrees
from Yale University and attended the University of Oxford
as a Rhodes Scholar; he taught at Columbia University,
the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge,
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and
The University of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, His long and illustrious career as an academic
was interrupted by World War II, during which he served as an 
intelligence officer with the Office of Strategic Services in 
Europe, and by an eight-year career of further public service 
with the federal government, during which he served as an adviser 
on national security affairs for President John F. Kennedy and 
President Lyndon B. Johnson; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Rostow moved to Austin in 1969 and taught 
economics and history at The University of Texas for more than 
three decades, working closely with his wife and constant 
companion, Elspeth Davies Rostow; the couple launched the Austin 
Project in 1992 with the goal of blending the resources of 
government, business, academia, and the community to help 
children and schools; and

	WHEREAS, Walt Rostow was a prolific writer who published 
more than 30 books and was known for his positive and gentle 
nature, his brilliant mind, and his devotion to his wife, 
Elspeth; and

	WHEREAS, A man of strength, intelligence, and generosity, 
Dr. Rostow 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 Walt Whitman Rostow:  his wife, Elspeth Davies 
Rostow; his son, Peter Rostow; his daughter, Ann Rostow; his 
brother, Ralph Rostow; and his granddaughter, Diana Rostow; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
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 Walt Whitman Rostow.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 20, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate