81R7211 JGH-D
By: Riddle H.R. No. 528
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the untimely loss of
Rodney Dale Waters of Spring, who died on January 31, 2009, at the
age of 43; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 6, 1965, in Pasadena, Texas, Rodney
Waters would build a notable career in the Lone Star State and
become a highly decorated firefighter; he first served as a
volunteer with the Spring Fire Department and embarked on his
career as a member of the Conroe Fire Department; in 1989, he joined
the Houston Fire Department and served with distinction, earning a
number of commendations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Waters was a member of the Spring Masonic Lodge
and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo committee; this caring
gentleman also raised funds for the Special Olympics and coached
Little League; and
WHEREAS, A man of great warmth and charm, Rodney Waters was a
true and loyal friend who loved life and always enjoyed a good game
of poker; his booming laugh and big bear hugs will be missed, but
the memory of his kindness and generosity will live forever in the
hearts of all those who loved him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Rodney Dale Waters and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Dawn; to his daughter, Hannah Marie Waters; to his sons, Jacob
Dwayne Waters and Garrett Ryan Lorenz; to his sisters, Rhonda
Waters and Pamela Lawson and her husband, Donald; to his niece,
Lindsey Lawson; to his sister-in-law, Darla Lawson; to his
mothers-in-law, Mary Jo Lorenz and Louise Lawson; and to his other
family 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 Rodney Dale
Waters.