SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 458
In Memory
of
Robert Donovan Newman
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Robert Donovan "Bob" Newman, who died
April 4, 2018, at the age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Bob Newman was born on February 2, 1931, in Big
Lake, to Sam and Eva Newman; he graduated from Mullen High
School, and he served the nation as a member of the United States
Army Air Forces; and
WHEREAS, He attended San Angelo College and joined the
Texas National Guard; he also attended Howard Payne College and
worked for a time with the Texas Department of Transportation and
with Gulf Oil; in 1962, he joined the Texas Department of Public
Safety and served the people of Texas with distinction for more
than three decades as a peace officer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Newman was active in a wide range of community
organizations, including the Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite,
the Lions Club, the Optimist Club, the YMCA, and the YWCA; he held
leadership positions with the Boy Scouts of America and the
American Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, He married Nelda Bedair, and he was blessed with
four children, Robert Newman Jr., Donna Geidner, Deborah
Ingersoll, and Linda Hirt, and a stepdaughter, Pamela Parks; his
10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren were a source of much
pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and generosity, he
gave unselfishly to others, and he will be remembered for his
commitment to public service and his enthusiasm for living each
day to the fullest; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted father and grandfather, 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, 86th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Robert Donovan Newman; 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 Bob Newman.
RodrÃguez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 20, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate