SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Ira Iscoe on the grand occasion of his 90th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman and eminent scholar
is well known for his wisdom, wit, and generosity of spirit, and
he is a respected and admired resident of Austin; and
WHEREAS, Ira Iscoe was born February 1, 1921, in New York
City; during the Great Depression, he moved with his family to
Quebec, where he helped his mother operate a kosher resort and
where he studied at a four-room schoolhouse reached on skis; and
WHEREAS, He joined the United States Army during World War
II and served in the Pacific theater, rising to the rank of staff
sergeant and earning numerous commendations, including two
Bronze Stars; and
WHEREAS, He had a momentous year in 1951, turning 30 years
old, earning his doctorate, moving to Austin to teach at The
University of Texas, and marrying his brilliant and beautiful
girlfriend, Louise Kosches; the couple went on to raise three
children, who have blessed them with five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Iscoe enjoyed a long and illustrious career at
The University of Texas, earning numerous teaching and academic
honors and serving as the director of the university's Human
Development and Family Institute; in 2007, he received the Rostow
Lifetime Achievement Award from the Austin Project; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of his community,
he is noted for his prowess in the kitchen, his comfort with
people from all walks of life, and his enthusiasm for living each
day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize Dr. Ira Iscoe as a treasured
resident of Austin and extend to him best wishes on the occasion
of his 90th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 26, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate