SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Richard Vane
 
         WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Richard J. Vane were
  deeply saddened by his passing on June 30, 2025, at the age of 86;
  and
         WHEREAS, Born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 7, 1939, Dick
  Vane demonstrated artistic ability in childhood and went on to
  earn a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of
  Michigan; he began his career in Houston in 1961, and while
  serving as an advisor to Loeb AZA, he met his future wife, Sue
  Rosenbloom; they married in 1964 and became the proud parents of
  two children, Mark and Jennifer; after launching his own practice
  specializing in commercial projects, Mr. Vane cofounded Osborn &
  Vane Architects in 1979; the firm continues to thrive today; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Vane taught Sunday school at Temple Emanu El,
  where he was also active in the Brotherhood; in retirement, he
  volunteered with Jewish Family Service, paying visits to the
  homebound; he and his wife were blessed with five grandchildren,
  and they often traveled to Austin to visit them, sharing
  everything from birthdays and extracurricular events to random
  weekends; an early riser, he greeted his grandchildren as soon as
  they awoke, ready to read books, watch their TV shows, and do art
  projects; for many years, he wrote them weekly letters; the Vanes
  ultimately moved to Austin in 2022 to be closer to their family;
  Mr. Vane was a loyal fan of the University of Michigan
  Wolverines, and he loved watching old movies and musicals, going
  to the theater, reading history and other nonfiction, listening
  to jazz, and nurturing his many houseplants; he was preceded in
  death by his mother, Sylvia Polk Strauss, beloved stepfather,
  Simon Strauss, brother, Dean, and stepbrother, Gary; and
         WHEREAS, While the death of Dick Vane brings immeasurable
  sorrow to his family and friends, he leaves behind a legacy that
  will long be cherished by all those who held him dear; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Richard J. Vane and extend sincere condolences to the members
  of his family: to his wife, Sue Vane; to his children, Mark Vane
  and his wife, Sharyn, and Jennifer Melrose and her husband, Evan;
  to his grandchildren, Eddie and Sam Vane and Madison, Parker, and
  Noah Melrose; to his stepsisters, Davida Bilgrad and Nadine
  Strauss; and to his many 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 Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Dick Vane.
 
  Hughes, Eckhardt
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 15, 2025, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
 
 
    ________________________________
         Member, Texas Senate