H.R. No. 1528
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Roger Caldwell Bailey, who died on October 31, 2020, at
the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Roger Bailey was born in Waco on April 28, 1936, to
Charles and Josephine Bailey; after graduating from Waco High
School in 1954, he attended Texas A&M University, where he earned
his bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 1958; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey began his long and successful career in
road construction with the Texas Highway Department, and he
traveled the state supervising paving projects; in 1961, he joined
Austin Industries, eventually rising to become vice president, and
in 1972, he moved to Austin to oversee the company's expansion in
Central Texas; during a period of rapid growth, he contributed to
many road projects in the region, including the upper deck of
Interstate 35 through downtown Austin; he retired from Austin
Industries in 1997, after 36 years of service; and
WHEREAS, In 1963, Mr. Bailey wed the former Jo Carter, and he
became the proud father of three children, Rebecca, Robin, and
Roger; he married again in 1990 to Debi Bailey, and he was a loving
stepfather to her children, Misty and Ryan; with the passing years,
Mr. Bailey had the pleasure of welcoming 12 grandchildren into his
family; in retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his wife in
Port Aransas and bay fishing at Port Mansfield; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a respected engineer, Roger
Bailey led a rich and purposeful life, and he will always be
remembered with deep affection by all who were privileged to know
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roger Caldwell
Bailey and extend heartfelt 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 Roger
Caldwell Bailey.
Howard
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1528 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 29, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House