89S10219 DSH-D
 
  By: Hughes, Eckhardt S.R. No. 78
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         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 89th Texas 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.