H.R. No. 232
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The city of Dallas lost an admired businessman and
philanthropist with the death of Robert David Rogers on June 11,
2013, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on June 10, 1936, Bob
Rogers was the son of Ralph and Mary Nell Rogers; he grew up in New
England and Palm Beach, Florida, before moving to Dallas in 1950;
after earning his bachelor's degree in economics at Yale
University, he went on to complete his MBA at Harvard University,
where he was a Baker Scholar and graduated with high distinction; he
served as an ensign and lieutenant junior grade in the United States
Navy from 1958 to 1960; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers began his career as assistant to the
regional manager of the George A. Fuller Company in Dallas and then
joined Texas Industries, the company founded by his father;
initially, he was based in France as general manager of European
operations, and he returned to Dallas in 1964 to become vice
president of finance; four years later, he was named vice president
of operations, and he succeeded his father as president in 1970; he
built the firm into one of the nation's major suppliers of heavy
construction materials before retiring as president and chief
executive officer in 2004; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Rogers served in leadership
roles for numerous organizations and companies; he was chair of the
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and of the Greater Dallas Chamber of
Commerce, and he was a director of Con-way, Adams Golf, Braniff
International Airways, and the American Business Conference; in
2002, he was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan furthered the charitable legacy
begun by his parents through his involvement in a number of worthy
causes; particularly devoted to medicine and education, he was a
director of the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation and served on
the boards of St. Mark's School of Texas, the Greenhill School,
Bishop College, and Skidmore College; moreover, he was a member of
the executive board of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at
Southern Methodist University, where he taught as an adjunct
professor from 2000 to 2004; his support of The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center included service as a trustee of the
Southwestern Medical Foundation and as a member of the center's
Board of Visitors for University Hospitals and Clinics; and
WHEREAS, A talented golfer, Mr. Rogers was a member of the
United States Seniors Golf Association and developed many close
friendships through his favorite sport; he belonged to the Preston
Trail, Brook Hollow, Monterey Peninsula, and Pine Valley golf
clubs, and he loved to play challenging courses around the world;
eager to share the game with others, he particularly cherished his
weekly outing with his grandson James; he also enjoyed traveling to
far-flung destinations, and he graciously invited relatives and
close friends to accompany him on wonderful trips; in addition, he
was a fan of baseball and the Texas Rangers, and he relished a
friendly game of backgammon and time spent with his faithful dog,
Tanner; and
WHEREAS, Bob Rogers had a lasting and positive influence on
the city of Dallas through his professional accomplishments and
civic engagement; although he will be deeply missed, those who were
privileged to know him will forever treasure their memories of his
keen intelligence, his wit, and his generosity; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Robert David Rogers and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
his family: to his wife of 24 years, Margaret Jonsson Rogers; to his
children, David Rogers and his wife, Linda, Mary Rhoades and her
husband, James, and Jamie Rogers and his wife, Anne; to his
stepchildren, Laura and David Cole, Emily and David Corrigan, and
Erik and Hilary Charlton; to his brothers, John Rogers and his wife,
Alice, Richard Rogers and his wife, Ellen, and William Rogers and
his wife, Buff; to his 14 grandchildren; and to his other relatives
and 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 Bob Rogers.
Branch
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 232 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 25, 2013.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House