83R27276 LUC-D

By: Hughes H.R. No. 2280

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Robert Duane Oakes of Yantis on April 27, 2013, at the age of 72; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Oakes was born on March 22, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas, to Ruth and Emzy Oakes; an electrical engineer, he worked primarily on classified military programs and enjoyed a successful career with Texas Instruments, E-Systems, and Raytheon; he was a valued member of the Church of St. Dunstan in Mineola; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan found a life partner in his wife, Lynn, and he took great pride in their six children, Randy, Robin, Russi, Kyle, Jeff, and Debbie; over the passing years, he delighted in welcoming into his family 12 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; and

WHEREAS, Bob Oakes treasured the time he spent in the company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Duane Oakes and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Lynn Oakes; to his children, Randy Oakes and his wife, Maria, Robin Seely and her husband, Jack, Russi Oakes, Kyle Jensen and his wife, Midori, Jeff Jensen and his wife, Paula, and Debbie Jensen; to his grandchildren, Stephen and his wife, Sharisse, Emily, Nathan, Anna, Noah, Zachary, Chase, Kensei, Kazke, Keiro, Max, and McKenna; to his great-granddaughter, Hallie; to his siblings, Ron Oakes and his wife, Shirley, Cheryl Paul and her husband, Jimmy, and Janet Norris; to his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Mitch Mitchell and his wife, Russie, and John T. Ragsdale and his wife, Belinda; and to his other relatives and 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 Robert Duane Oakes.