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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the |
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passing of Robert Gene Brashear of Raymondville on April 27, 2017, |
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at the age of 70; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Louis Brashear and Lena McCormick, Robert |
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Brashear was born in Elsa on July 11, 1946, and grew up with the |
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companionship of three siblings, Janice, James, and Gale; he |
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enjoyed a fulfilling 37-year career as a middle school science |
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teacher in the Raymondville Independent School District until |
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retiring in the early 2000s, and he was active with the Association |
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of Texas Professional Educators for more than three decades; and |
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WHEREAS, An avid outdoorsman as well, Mr. Brashear operated |
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an outfitting business, serving as a guide for skilled and novice |
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hunters and anglers alike; he was also a published author and |
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photographer, and his award-winning circular, the South Texas |
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Outdoor Newsletter, featured hunting and fishing in Texas and |
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northern Mexico; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Brashear shared nearly half a century of |
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marriage with his wife, the former Patricia Jo Simon, and over the |
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years, the couple were blessed with two children, Chrystl and |
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Cedric; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father and an inspiring |
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educator, Robert Brashear touched the hearts of countless people, |
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and memories of his generous spirit and caring nature will be |
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forever cherished by all those who were fortunate enough to know |
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him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Gene Brashear |
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and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Patricia Jo Brashear; to his children, Chrystl Grebo and her |
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husband, Asim, and Cedric Brashear; to his honorary son, Matthew |
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Tijerina; to his honorary granddaughters, Emily, Andreita, and |
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Nicole Paz; to his sister, Gale Erbelding; to his brother-in-law, |
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James Call; to his uncle, Truman Brashear, and his wife, Martha; and |
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to his many other relatives and 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 Robert |
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Brashear. |
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Guillen |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2693 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 29, 2017. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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