H.R. No. 2505
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Eddie
Bob Vantreese of Waxahachie, who passed away on May 8, 2017, at the
age of 80; and
WHEREAS, The son of John Elbert and Virda Julia Hullett
Vantreese, Bob Vantreese was born on July 28, 1936, and grew up in
the town of Red Oak; after graduating from high school, he served
his country as a member of the United States Army; on December 23,
1955, he married the former Margie Ann Martin, with whom he shared a
rewarding union that spanned six decades, before her passing; he
was the proud father of two children, David and Juanita, and with
the passing years, he delighted in seeing his family grow to include
four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vantreese's faith provided him with strength
and hope after he was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer at
age 32; told that he had less than a year to live, he went on to
outlive that prediction by nearly a half century, and he cherished
each day as a blessing, never to be taken for granted; he was an
active member and a leader in his congregation at Forreston Baptist
Church; and
WHEREAS, A man who devoted himself wholeheartedly to his
family, his faith, and his country, Bob Vantreese leaves his loved
ones with countless treasured memories, and he will forever hold a
special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Eddie Bob Vantreese
and extend sincere sympathy to his 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
Vantreese.
Wray
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2505 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House