SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 631
In Memory
of
Robert Ellis Guice
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Robert Ellis Guice,
who died April 2, 2009, at the age of 52; and
WHEREAS, Robert Ellis Guice was born in Dallas on February
3, 1957; he was an exemplary citizen, respected in his Highland
Hills community for his many achievements and his dedicated work
with young people; and
WHEREAS, For more than 20 years, Mr. Guice was an active
volunteer for the Dallas Independent School District, working
with at-risk students at Madison, Lincoln, and A. Maceo Smith
High Schools; he also served as president of the Parent Teacher
Association at J. N. Ervin Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Guice shared his love of history and public
service with the community by arranging student trips to
Washington, D.C., to observe government in action and to
experience in person such historic events as the funerals of Rosa
Parks and Coretta Scott King and the inauguration of President
Barack Obama; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Guice served as executive director of the
nonprofit organization Hope Crime Watch, and he also played an
important role in many campaigns for local and national
candidates; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
daily life, Mr. Guice was a faithful member of Bon Air Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Guice was devoted to his large extended
family, and he will long be remembered for his generous spirit
and his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Robert Ellis Guice: his sisters, Farrie Ratcliff,
Carolyn Guice, and Shirley Brown; his brothers, George Hall,
Vastine Guice, Ledell Moss, and Leonard Jordon; and his many
nieces, nephews, and other beloved relatives; 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 Robert Ellis Guice.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2009, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate