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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 903
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In Memory |
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of |
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Joe Roach, Jr. |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Joe Roach, Jr., who |
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died April 18, 2011, at the age of 49; and |
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WHEREAS, Joe Roach was born May 11, 1961, in Richmond, |
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Virginia; he moved to Houston with his family as a young child and |
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went on to graduate with high honors from Clear Creek High |
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School; he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and was selected to |
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attend both Boys State and Boys Nation; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Roach graduated summa cum laude from |
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Graceland University in Iowa with a bachelor's degree in business |
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administration; he later earned a law degree from the Southern |
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Methodist University Dedman School of Law and joined the Harris |
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County District Attorney's Office, where he amassed an |
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impressive record, losing only one case in seven years; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his service in the district attorney's |
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office, Mr. Roach was elected to the Houston city council and |
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served with distinction for three terms; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Roach engaged in the private practice of law |
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for more than 20 years as a trial lawyer, receiving many awards |
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for his exemplary service, including Houston Young Lawyer of the |
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Year, and he received five Outstanding Young Houstonian awards |
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and five Outstanding Young Texan awards; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Mr. Roach was an |
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advocate for Little People of America and gave generously of his |
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time and energy to Goodwill Industries, the Briarwood School, and |
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Annunciation Orthodox School; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted son, husband, and father, and he |
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leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his |
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family and many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family of Joe Roach, Jr.: his wife of 25 years, Becky; his |
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children, Ross, Sherry, and Will; and his parents, Joe Roach, |
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Sr., and Sherry Roach; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Joe Roach, Jr. |
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Ellis |
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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 May 3, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |