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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to |
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a close when Captain Robert Lee Wise, Jr., of the Midland Fire |
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Department passed away on February 23, 2013, at the age of 54; and |
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WHEREAS, Born on January 12, 1959, in Midland, Lee Wise was |
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the son of Robert Lee Wise, Sr., and Beverly Wise; he earned an |
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associate's degree in fire science from Midland College and then |
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joined the Midland Fire Department, where he went on to serve for 27 |
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years; he spent the majority of his tenure as a captain and |
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paramedic, and he served as president of International Association |
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of Fire Fighters Local No. 4405 for nearly a decade; and |
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WHEREAS, Captain Wise was much admired by his colleagues and |
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friends alike for his leadership, compassion, and dedication to |
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duty; in his spare time, he liked to read, solve crossword puzzles, |
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and listen to the blues; and |
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WHEREAS, Lee Wise enjoyed the love and support of his wife of |
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nearly three decades, Sue, and he took great pride in a daughter, |
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Sara, and a granddaughter, Cayden; and |
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WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Captain Wise |
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will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness and |
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generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their |
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hearts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Lee Wise, |
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Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to |
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his wife, Sue Wise; to his daughter, Sara Wise; to his parents, |
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Robert Lee Wise, Sr., and Beverly Wise; to his granddaughter, |
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Cayden Savage; to his sister, Mary Ann Wise; to his nephews, Casey |
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Billingsley and Keith Brittain; and to his other relatives and many |
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friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Captain Lee |
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Wise. |
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Craddick |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 946 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 27, 2013. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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