SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 764
In Memory
of
Robert Gene Brashear
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Robert Gene Brashear, who died
April 27, 2017, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Robert Brashear was born on July 11, 1946, in
Elsa, Texas, to Louis Edward Brashear and Lena Marie McCormick;
he and his beloved wife of nearly 50 years, Patricia Jo Brashear,
were blessed with two children, Chrystl Laureen Grebo and Cedric
Latimer Brashear; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brashear enjoyed a fulfilling, 37-year career
as an educator with the Raymondville Independent School
District, and his passion for teaching science had a positive
impact on the lives of countless area students; he was an active
member of the Association of Texas Professional Educators for
over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, He was an avid outdoorsman, and he operated an
outfitting business specializing in hunting and fishing gear; he
was a published author and photographer, and his independent
publication, South Texas Outdoor Newsletter, received awards for
its coverage of outdoor recreation in Texas; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave unselfishly to others, and his generous spirit, his love of
science and the outdoors, and his enthusiasm for living each day
to the fullest will not be forgotten by those who were privileged
to have known him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Robert Gene Brashear; 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 Robert Brashear.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 11, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate