79R641 BJM-D

By:  Martinez Fischer                                             H.R. No. 96 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The passing of former City Councilman Robert Ross of 
San Antonio on August 29, 2004, at the age of 85, has brought a 
profound loss to the family and many friends of this esteemed man; 
and
	WHEREAS, Born in New York City on April 24, 1919, Bob Ross 
relocated to San Antonio in 1941 and enjoyed a successful career as 
a builder of homes and apartments; a former president of both the 
Texas and National Apartment Associations and the Jefferson 
Neighborhood Association and a representative to the San Antonio 
Coalition of Neighborhoods, he earned the lasting respect and 
admiration of all those who were privileged to work with him; and
	WHEREAS, Among Mr. Ross's greatest accomplishments was his 
admirable record of service as a member of the San Antonio City 
Council, a position he ably filled from 1993 until term limits 
dictated his resignation in 1997; credited with helping to bridge 
the gap between the Jewish and Hispanic communities, he was a 
tireless advocate of his constituents and took a special interest 
in water issues and in protecting the rights of the elderly; after 
his tenure with the council ended, he remained committed to the 
citizens of the Alamo City, advising his successor, Ed Garza, and 
later serving as a member of Mayor Garza's Committee on Integrity 
and Trust in Local Government; up until the time of his death, Mr. 
Ross distinguished himself as chair of the Joint City/County 
Commission on Elderly Affairs; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished Texan enjoyed the love and support 
of his wife, Hana, throughout his life, and he also took great pride 
in his four children and nine grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Although he will be greatly missed, the memory of 
Bob Ross will live on through the lasting legacy of achievement he 
leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Ross and extend 
deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife of 62 
years, Hana Ross; to his sons, Steven Ross, and his wife, Sherri, 
Peter Ross, and his wife, Peggy, and Marc Ross, and his wife,
Lauren; to his daughter, Sharon Ross Stern, and her husband, Bruce; 
to his grandchildren, Amanda, Alan, Andrew, Amy, Jennifer, Sam, and 
Rebecca Ross, and Stephanie and Allison Stern; to his brother, Al 
Ross, and his wife, Dorothy; to his brother-in-law, George Harkavy, 
and his wife, Miriam; and to his other family members and friends; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Robert 
Ross.