SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 272
In Memory
of
Ruben H. Edelstein
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Ruben H. Edelstein, a
beloved and respected community leader who died July 21, 2014, at
the age of 96; and
WHEREAS, Ruben Edelstein was born in Houston in 1918; he
graduated from Brownsville High School in 1935 and went on to
earn a bachelor of business administration degree from The
University of Texas; and
WHEREAS, He served with distinction in the United States
Army during World War II and earned the rank of captain; after the
war, he returned home to head his father's retail furniture
business, and under his leadership, the enterprise expanded from
six to fourteen branch stores; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Edelstein was dedicated
to his work on behalf of his community; he helped pioneer the
United Fund of Brownsville and served as its first chairman, and
he served as the director of numerous boards, including the
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and the Rio Grande Valley Chamber
of Commerce; he was also a director of the Gladys Porter Zoo and
was noted for helping to found the Brownsville Public Utilities
Board; and
WHEREAS, He served as mayor of the City of Brownsville from
1975 to 1979, and his many achievements included founding the
Brownsville Community Health Clinic, the Brownsville Emergency
Medical Service, and the Urban Bus System; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Edelstein was a devoted husband and shared 57
years of marriage with Bernice Edelstein; they were blessed with
two children and three grandchildren; he was beloved by many, and
he leaves behind memories that will long be cherished by all who
were privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Ruben H. Edelstein; 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 Ruben Edelstein.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate