H.R. No. 2232
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of Ross S. Tennison of Waco on April 13, 2011, at the age of
80; and
WHEREAS, Ross Tennison was born in West on September 6, 1930,
to Charlie and Mary Tennison; he attended school in West before
answering his nation's call to duty during World War II by enlisting
in the U.S. Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tennison wed the former Daisy Dee Sisk on
November 11, 1948, and they shared 53 rewarding years together,
until her passing on March 22, 2002; they were blessed with 3
daughters, Edna, Doiline, and Linda, as well as 9 grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tennison worked with the Union Pacific Railroad
until 1970, when he retired due to an injury; he was a Master Mason
with the Grand Lodge of Texas and Fort Worth Lodge No. 148, as well
as a member of Shriners International; in his free time he enjoyed
traveling and riding horses; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Ross Tennison brings great
sadness to his family and friends, 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 Ross S. Tennison and
extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
daughters and sons-in-law, Edna and Jimmy Robertson, Doiline and
John Eatman, and Linda and Pat Fernandez; to his grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and to his
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 House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ross
Tennison.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2232 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House