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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Ira Iscoe on the grand occasion of his 90th |
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birthday; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman and eminent scholar |
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is well known for his wisdom, wit, and generosity of spirit, and |
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he is a respected and admired resident of Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, Ira Iscoe was born February 1, 1921, in New York |
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City; during the Great Depression, he moved with his family to |
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Quebec, where he helped his mother operate a kosher resort and |
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where he studied at a four-room schoolhouse reached on skis; and |
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WHEREAS, He joined the United States Army during World War |
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II and served in the Pacific theater, rising to the rank of staff |
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sergeant and earning numerous commendations, including two |
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Bronze Stars; and |
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WHEREAS, He had a momentous year in 1951, turning 30 years |
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old, earning his doctorate, moving to Austin to teach at The |
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University of Texas, and marrying his brilliant and beautiful |
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girlfriend, Louise Kosches; the couple went on to raise three |
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children, who have blessed them with five grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Iscoe enjoyed a long and illustrious career at |
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The University of Texas, earning numerous teaching and academic |
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honors and serving as the director of the university's Human |
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Development and Family Institute; in 2007, he received the Rostow |
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Lifetime Achievement Award from the Austin Project; and |
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WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community, |
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he is noted for his prowess in the kitchen, his comfort with |
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people from all walks of life, and his enthusiasm for living each |
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day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize Dr. Ira Iscoe as a treasured |
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resident of Austin and extend to him best wishes on the occasion |
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of his 90th birthday; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 26, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |