79R13348 MDM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 1266



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The knowledge of a life well lived may temper the 
profound sadness that the passing of Jimmie L. Rose of Fort Davis 
brings to all who loved this esteemed gentleman; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Monahans on November 27, 1944, he died on 
March 24, 2005, at the age of 60; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rose graduated from Odessa Permian High School 
in 1963 and served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy; and
	WHEREAS, A longtime Midland resident, he was employed with 
Union Oil of California for more than 30 years, serving as the 
company's district land manager, and he was a member of the Permian 
Basin Landman's Association; and
	WHEREAS, Passionate about astronomy, Mr. Rose had his own 
observatory and helped others build observatories for themselves; 
when he retired to Fort Davis, he was able to further enjoy his 
avocation by volunteering with the nearby McDonald Observatory; and
	WHEREAS, Jim Rose had a positive impact on the lives of 
countless individuals, and he will long be remembered with love and 
affection; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmie L. Rose and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 
Vie Rose; to his daughter, Allison Rose; to his granddaughters, 
Natalie and Katy; to his brother, Richard Rose, and his wife, Jan; 
to his sister, Patsy Rose; to his niece, Lindsey Rose; and to his 
other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jimmie L. 
Rose.