SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 151


In Memory

of

Ralph H. Rogers


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Corpus Christi in mourning the loss of Ralph H. Rogers, who died 
April 28, 2006, at the age of 81; and
	WHEREAS, When he was only 15, Ralph persuaded his mother to 
sign official documents stating he was 17, enabling him to enroll 
in the United States Army during World War II; he drove an armored 
vehicle for four years in Europe and Northern Africa as he 
valiantly served his country; and
	WHEREAS, He began his firefighting career as chief of
San Benito's volunteer fire department before working in fire 
protection with the American Oil Company in Brownsville; he 
became the district chief in the early 1970s, and he helped start 
the Aid Ambulance Service and taught fire science technology at 
Del Mar College; and
	WHEREAS, He served the Corpus Christi Fire Department for 
29 years and was the Corpus Christi fire chief for the last eight 
years of his service; and
	WHEREAS, A man of strength and integrity, he gave 
unselfishly of his time to others, 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, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Ralph H. Rogers:  his son and 
daughter-in-law, Lee and Lucy Rogers; his daughter, Cindy Rogers; 
and his two grandchildren; 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 Ralph H. Rogers.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 8, 2006, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate