H.R. No. 1695
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert Crayford Lee of Houston passed away on
February 12, 2015, at the age of 90, leaving behind a wealth of
happy memories to be cherished by his wide circle of family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, The son of Robert and Georgia Lee, Bob Lee was born
on August 12, 1924, in Austin; he grew up in Wichita Falls and later
attended school in Corpus Christi before graduating from Waco High
School; answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Lee served as a
member of the U.S. Navy during World War II; he completed his
military service and returned to the Lone Star State, earning his
degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1950; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lee married the former Ann Edwards, and the
couple shared 64 rewarding years together; he was the devoted
father of five sons, James, Michael, Robert, Richard, and Donald,
and he later knew the joy of welcoming four granddaughters and two
great-grandchildren into his cherished family; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his country, this esteemed Texan was a
lifelong Republican, and he served as the cofounder of Republicans
Against Marijuana Prohibition; in all his endeavors, Mr. Lee found
great strength and inspiration in his Christian faith; and
WHEREAS, Kind and unpretentious, with a wonderful sense of
humor and a gift for storytelling, Bob Lee will forever hold a
special place in the hearts of all who had the good fortune to know
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Robert Crayford Lee
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife of 64 years, Ann Edwards Lee; to his sons, James, Michael,
Robert, and Richard Lee, and Donald Lee and his wife, Susan; to his
four granddaughters and his two great-grandchildren; to his sister,
Georgiabeth Mercier; to his brother, James Lee; 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 Robert
Crayford Lee.
Davis of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1695 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House