SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 617
In Memory
of
Paul F. Rogers
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Paul F. Rogers, who died March 21, 2013,
at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Paul Rogers served his country with distinction
as an aide and advisor to members of the Texas Legislature and the
United States Congress, and his dedication to public service was
exemplary; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was born in Columbia, Missouri; he grew
up in Longview, Texas, and was a 1964 graduate of Longview High
School; he became interested in a life in public service while
attending the University of Houston, where he served as student
body president; and
WHEREAS, While attending the university, Mr. Rogers began
a long and productive working relationship with the late Mickey
Leland, and he joined him in Austin as his top aide when Mr.
Leland was elected to the state legislature; he later lived in
Alexandria, Virginia, and worked in Washington, D.C., where he
served as chief of staff for United States Representative Ronald
D. Coleman and for Representative Max Sandlin; and
WHEREAS, Paul Rogers was a man of courage and integrity who
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his commitment to
public service, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
countless friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Paul F. Rogers; 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 Paul F. Rogers.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate