SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 333
In Memory
of
Frederick William Rusteberg
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Frederick William Rusteberg, who died
July 19, 2020, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brownsville, Fred Rusteberg was born
on July 1, 1946; he grew up on his family's tomato farm in Villa
Nueva, and he graduated from Brownsville High School; and
WHEREAS, Fred studied finance at Texas A&M University and
went on to complete graduate studies at Texas Tech University,
where he met the love of his life, Frances Hill; he served with
distinction in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era,
and he returned to his hometown with his cherished wife to begin
his career and raise their family; they were blessed with two
children and two grandchildren, who were a source of much pride
and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Fred enjoyed a distinguished career in banking,
and he served as founding president and chief executive officer
of IBC Bank in Brownsville for more than 35 years; a generous
philanthropist with a heart for public education, he helped raise
millions of dollars for schools in South Texas, and he brought
new opportunities to students through his leadership roles in the
Brownsville Independent School District and The University of
Texas Rio Grande Valley; and
WHEREAS, Fred earned numerous local and state accolades
for his civic leadership and for his service to Texas
communities, and he was honored with a Congressional Record by
the United States Congress; he was an avid golfer, and he was
known by his friends and colleagues as a patient mentor and a man
of uncompromising integrity; he delighted in traveling the world
with his wife, and he treasured time spent with his family; and
WHEREAS, Fred Rusteberg was a devoted husband, father, and
grandfather and an esteemed member of the Brownsville community;
he was beloved by many, and he will long be remembered with great
respect and admiration by all who were privileged to share in his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Frederick William Rusteberg; 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 Fred Rusteberg.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate