SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 227

In Memory

of

Ronald Charles Crossman

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and commemorates the life of Ronald Charles Crossman, who died February 21, 2025, at the age of 91; and

WHEREAS, Born in Detroit on August 22, 1933, Ron Crossman grew up in University Park in Dallas, and he became the first in his family to attend college when he enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin; while there, he participated in the United States Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps and Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, and he earned a degree in petroleum engineering in 1955; and

WHEREAS, Ron served the nation with honor as a petroleum engineer in the United States Air Force with deployments to Libya and Italy; after 12 years, he was honorably discharged from the Air Force Reserves, and he enjoyed a fulfilling career with Exxon until his retirement in 1992; and

WHEREAS, This devoted family man shared 53 years of marriage with his cherished wife, Halene Lipe Crossman, and they built a rewarding life together traveling the world, dancing at every opportunity, and socializing with friends; he was an adoring father to his beloved daughter, Colette, and his twin granddaughters, Lyla and Sofia, enriched his life immeasurably; and

WHEREAS, A pillar of his community, Ron gave generously of his time and resources to numerous professional and civic organizations and was named a Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA of Greater Houston; he served as a Republican precinct election judge, and he was an active member and respected leader at Kingwood United Methodist Church for many years; and

WHEREAS, Ron Crossman inspired all who knew him through his unwavering spiritual faith, his gentle spirit, and his boundless love for his family; he was a treasured citizen, and he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Ronald Charles Crossman; 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 Ron Crossman.

Creighton

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 11, 2025, by a rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate