SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 516
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ross Herbert Ehlinger
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and pays
  tribute to the life of Ross Herbert Ehlinger, who died
  March 3, 2013, at the age of 46; and
         WHEREAS, This outstanding father, mentor, and athlete was
  beloved by children and adults alike; an attorney by day, he
  spent much of his after-hours time coaching children's sports;
  his friends and family knew him to be a man of strength, wisdom,
  and unwavering optimism; and
         WHEREAS, Born June 29, 1966, in San Antonio, Ross Ehlinger
  was the beloved baby brother to whom even his older siblings
  would look for leadership; he attended Churchill High School,
  earned his bachelor of business administration from The
  University of Texas at Austin, and graduated from Saint Mary's
  University School of Law in San Antonio; in 1993, he married his
  college sweetheart, Jena Cissel, and together the couple raised
  three children; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Ehlinger devoted much of his energy to
  encouraging young athletes; he coached youth baseball, lacrosse,
  and football; an outstanding high school football player
  himself, he shared his passion for sports as president of
  Westlake Pop Warner Football; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Ehlinger was exceptionally well respected in
  the legal profession; as a trial lawyer, he argued his cases with
  conviction and sincerity, and he had been recently inducted into
  the American Board of Trial Advocates; and
         WHEREAS, This proud father and loving husband was known for
  his infectious passion for life, travel, and competing in
  triathlons and marathons, which took him around the world; the
  many happy moments he spent with his loved ones will be cherished
  for years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
  bereaved family of Ross Herbert Ehlinger; 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 Mr. Ehlinger.
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 20, 2013, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate