82R20431 JNC-D
By: Margo H.R. No. 1468
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the loved ones of Roy
Franklin Lewis of El Paso, who passed away on March 19, 2011, at the
age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 4, 1934, in La Mesa, New Mexico, Roy
Lewis distinguished himself as a talented athlete at an early age;
he played for American Legion and high school baseball teams in both
El Paso and Las Cruces, twice earning all-state honors in New
Mexico; he then went on to play in the El Paso city leagues and with
the La Mesa Blue Jays, accepting a scholarship to Sul Ross State
University in 1954; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lewis was a valued member of the Lobos roster,
and during his undergraduate years at Sul Ross, he also played with
the Alpine Cowboys semipro team; after earning his bachelor's
degree, he coached at Jal High School in New Mexico and taught
school in Lima, Peru; subsequently, he returned to Texas to earn his
master's degree at his alma mater and went on to serve as head
baseball coach at Sul Ross; and
WHEREAS, In 1975, Mr. Lewis entered a new profession with
State Farm Insurance, and he soon became one of the top agents in
New Mexico; he transferred to El Paso in 1980, and over the course
of his notable career, his work was recognized with a number of
honors, including the Crystal of Excellence award and lifetime
membership in the President's Club, given to those who consistently
rank in the top 50 of all agents nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Also active in his community, Mr. Lewis contributed
to his fellow residents through his work with the Downtown Rotary
Club, and he encouraged others to participate in this worthwhile
organization; a member of the Circle of Life Society and the
Celebrity Chef and Children's Christmas Party committees, he also
shared his time to benefit the Five Points Association; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Lewis enjoyed the
loving support of his wife and partner of 43 years, Ramona Doolittle
Lewis; and
WHEREAS, Roy Lewis touched countless lives with his kindness,
wit, and generosity; while his death brings immeasurable sorrow to
many, he leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all
those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roy Franklin Lewis
and extend deepest sympathy to his wife, Ramona Lewis, and to all
those who mourn the passing of this esteemed man; 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 Roy Lewis.