SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 472
In Memory
of
Richard Nelson Rose
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Arlington in mourning the loss of Richard Nelson
Rose, who died March 3, 2015, at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, Rick Rose was born February 4, 1947, in Longview,
and he graduated from Copperas Cove High School; he began studies
at Tarleton State University, and he volunteered for service with
the United States Army in 1966; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Rose served with the 6th Special Forces
Group at Fort Bragg and was deployed as a platoon leader with the
Mobile Strike Force of the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam;
he served with honor and distinction, and in July of 1968, he was
awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for valor for his
actions against a Vietcong enemy force; and
WHEREAS, After his discharge from the Army, Mr. Rose pursued
a career in law enforcement, and for more than 30 years he served
Texas communities in a number of capacities; he was particularly
proud of his role as an investigator in the Betty Beets case, one of
the most famous murder cases in state history; and
WHEREAS, Rick Rose was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather who cherished spending time with his family; he was
beloved by many, and he will long be remembered with deep admiration
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 Richard Nelson Rose; 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 Rick Rose.
Hall
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate