SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 516
In Memory
of
Ross Herbert Ehlinger
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and pays
tribute to the life of Ross Herbert Ehlinger, who died
March 3, 2013, at the age of 46; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding father, mentor, and athlete was
beloved by children and adults alike; an attorney by day, he
spent much of his after-hours time coaching children's sports;
his friends and family knew him to be a man of strength, wisdom,
and unwavering optimism; and
WHEREAS, Born June 29, 1966, in San Antonio, Ross Ehlinger
was the beloved baby brother to whom even his older siblings
would look for leadership; he attended Churchill High School,
earned his bachelor of business administration from The
University of Texas at Austin, and graduated from Saint Mary's
University School of Law in San Antonio; in 1993, he married his
college sweetheart, Jena Cissel, and together the couple raised
three children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ehlinger devoted much of his energy to
encouraging young athletes; he coached youth baseball, lacrosse,
and football; an outstanding high school football player
himself, he shared his passion for sports as president of
Westlake Pop Warner Football; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ehlinger was exceptionally well respected in
the legal profession; as a trial lawyer, he argued his cases with
conviction and sincerity, and he had been recently inducted into
the American Board of Trial Advocates; and
WHEREAS, This proud father and loving husband was known for
his infectious passion for life, travel, and competing in
triathlons and marathons, which took him around the world; the
many happy moments he spent with his loved ones will be cherished
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
bereaved family of Ross Herbert Ehlinger; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Mr. Ehlinger.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate