H.R. No. 2505

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Eddie Bob Vantreese of Waxahachie, who passed away on May 8, 2017, at the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, The son of John Elbert and Virda Julia Hullett Vantreese, Bob Vantreese was born on July 28, 1936, and grew up in the town of Red Oak; after graduating from high school, he served his country as a member of the United States Army; on December 23, 1955, he married the former Margie Ann Martin, with whom he shared a rewarding union that spanned six decades, before her passing; he was the proud father of two children, David and Juanita, and with the passing years, he delighted in seeing his family grow to include four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Vantreese's faith provided him with strength and hope after he was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer at age 32; told that he had less than a year to live, he went on to outlive that prediction by nearly a half century, and he cherished each day as a blessing, never to be taken for granted; he was an active member and a leader in his congregation at Forreston Baptist Church; and

WHEREAS, A man who devoted himself wholeheartedly to his family, his faith, and his country, Bob Vantreese leaves his loved ones with countless treasured memories, and he will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Eddie Bob Vantreese and extend sincere sympathy to his 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 Bob Vantreese.

Wray

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2505 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House