SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 158

In Memory

of

Rodney Dale Waters

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Spring in mourning the loss of Rodney Dale Waters, who died January 31, 2009, at the age of 43; and

WHEREAS, Born July 6, 1965, in Pasadena, Texas, Rodney became a career firefighter who served his community with courage and dedication; and

WHEREAS, Early in his career, he served as a volunteer with the Spring Fire Department; he was employed as a firefighter with the Conroe Fire Department prior to joining the Houston Fire Department in 1989; and

WHEREAS, Rodney was an exemplary gentleman who gave unselfishly of his time and energy to others; he was a member of the HLSR Committee and was a Special Olympics fundraiser, a Little League coach, and a member of Spring Masonic Lodge AF & AM; and

WHEREAS, Rodney Waters was highly respected and admired in his community, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Rodney Dale Waters: his wife, Dawn; his daughter, Hannah Marie Waters; his sons, Jacob Dwayne Waters and Garrett Ryan Lorenz; and his sisters, Rhonda Waters and Pamela Lawson; 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 Rodney Dale Waters.

Patrick

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2009, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate