H.R. No. 2601
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert Washington, Jr., of San Antonio, a respected
businessman and community leader, passed away on April 6, 2011, at
the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 17, 1941, Robert Washington grew up
in Houston, though he spent his summers in San Antonio helping out
at his cousin's business, the Lewis Funeral Home; he graduated from
George Washington High School in 1960, and after serving two years
in the U.S. Army and completing studies at the Commonwealth
Institute of Funeral Service, he went to work for his cousin
full-time; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington became a skilled embalmer and
restoration specialist and took over the business as owner and
general manager following his cousin's death in 1989; through the
years, he distinguished himself as a capable and wise director who
was sincerely committed to assisting grieving families during their
time of loss; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Washington also served his fellow residents as a
member of the City of San Antonio Zoning Committee in the 1970s, as
a reliable supporter of the Huston-Tillotson University Choir
concerts, and as a sponsor of the Miss Queen of Soul and Miss
Dignity pageants; he was the recipient of several honors, including
an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus,
an NAACP Award, and a CPS Amazing Energy Award; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Lois, who worked alongside him at the funeral
home, and their children, Robert Washington III and Karen
Washington; and
WHEREAS, Thoughtful, kind, and unfailingly generous with
both his time and resources, Robert Washington touched the lives of
countless San Antonio families, and he leaves behind a legacy that
will be forever treasured by all those who were privileged to know
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Washington,
Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Lois Washington; to his daughter, Karen D. Washington; to
his son, Robert Washington III, and his wife, Kietha; to his
grandsons, Eric Vaughn and Robert Washington IV; to his sister,
Celeste Washington; and to his other relatives and many 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 Robert
Washington, Jr.
McClendon
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2601 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House