SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 806
In Memory
of
Robert D. Tome
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of San Antonio in mourning the loss of Robert D. Tome,
who died April 10, 2013, at the age of 72; and
WHEREAS, Robert Tome was born November 10, 1940, in
Lancaster, Pennsylvania; he served the nation with distinction
for 20 years as a member of the United States Navy; he served
aboard the USS Helena, the USS Oklahoma City, and the USS Grand
Canyon and taught at the nuclear weapons school; at the time of
his 1976 retirement, he had risen to the rank of senior chief
petty officer; and
WHEREAS, Bob Tome was married for 53 years to his wife,
Marty Tome; the couple raised three children, Jeff, Cindy, and
Deborah, and were blessed with two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Bob began a career in
the field of environmental health and safety; he was active in a
number of community affairs and was a member of the Bexar
Regional Watershed Management Committee of Seven, the Alamo Area
Council of Governments, and the Basura Bash Committee; and
WHEREAS, He was known for his talent as a woodworker and
created numerous pieces of furniture and handcrafted toys for his
friends and family; he was also an avid outdoorsman who took
great pleasure in fishing and camping; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and patriotism, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Bob Tome was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be cherished
forever by his family and many 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 Robert D. Tome; 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 Bob Tome.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate