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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 103





In Memory



of



Robert L. Middleton





	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 

commemorates the life of Robert L. Middleton, who died

July 11, 2005, at the age of 82; and

	WHEREAS, Bob was born to Robert Lee Middleton, Sr., and 

Minnie Mae Parrish Middleton on June 13, 1923, in Texarkana; he 

married Ruth Augustine Scott on August 30, 1943; and

	WHEREAS, He was a veteran of the United States Merchant 

Marines and served his country for three years during

World War II; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, he was a respected citizen 

in his community; he was a retired pawnbroker; and

	WHEREAS, His faith was exemplified in his daily life; he 

was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Cleburne; and

	WHEREAS, Bob enriched the lives of all who knew him with 

his warmth and kindness, and his wisdom 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,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 

condolences to the bereaved family of Robert L. Middleton:  his 

wife, Ruth Middleton; his son, Wayne Ray Middleton; his daughters 

and sons-in-law, Linda and Allen Bennett and Peggy and

Gary Benson; and his six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren;

and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

his family as an expression of profound sympathy from the 

Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 

so in memory of Robert L. Middleton.

                                                                         Averitt









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on August 15, 2005, by 

a rising vote.







________________________________ 

    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate