83R11988 MGR-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 946
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close when Captain Robert Lee Wise, Jr., of the Midland Fire
Department passed away on February 23, 2013, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 12, 1959, in Midland, Lee Wise was
the son of Robert Lee Wise, Sr., and Beverly Wise; he earned an
associate's degree in fire science from Midland College and then
joined the Midland Fire Department, where he went on to serve for 27
years; he spent the majority of his tenure as a captain and
paramedic, and he served as president of International Association
of Fire Fighters Local No. 4405 for nearly a decade; and
WHEREAS, Captain Wise was much admired by his colleagues and
friends alike for his leadership, compassion, and dedication to
duty; in his spare time, he liked to read, solve crossword puzzles,
and listen to the blues; and
WHEREAS, Lee Wise enjoyed the love and support of his wife of
nearly three decades, Sue, and he took great pride in a daughter,
Sara, and a granddaughter, Cayden; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Captain Wise
will remember the way he touched their lives with his kindness and
generosity, and he will forever hold a treasured place in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Lee Wise,
Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to
his wife, Sue Wise; to his daughter, Sara Wise; to his parents,
Robert Lee Wise, Sr., and Beverly Wise; to his granddaughter,
Cayden Savage; to his sister, Mary Ann Wise; to his nephews, Casey
Billingsley and Keith Brittain; 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 Captain Lee
Wise.