SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 74
In Memory
of
Roy M. Strong Jr.
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Roy M.
Strong Jr. of Henderson, who died on January 4, 2021, at the age
of 74; and
WHEREAS, Roy Strong was born in Marshall on December 14,
1946, to Roy Strong Sr. and Nell Whitaker Grubenman, and he grew
up in Tatum and in Houston with his sister, Martha; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation's call to duty, Mr. Strong
served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1968; returning
to civilian life, he worked for a time as a parts manager for
several car dealerships, and he was later employed as a
correctional officer, working at the Billy Moore Correctional
Center and the Rusk County Sheriff's Department for a total of 22
years until his retirement in 2017; and
WHEREAS, A proud military veteran, Mr. Strong was active
with the VFW and served his chapter as chaplain; he was a member
of the security team at the Bar None Cowboy Church, where he also
took part in the Friday morning Bible study group; in his leisure
time, he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and following the car
market; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Strong benefited from
the love and support of his wife, Sue, and the couple shared a
rewarding marriage that spanned 52 years; he was the proud father
of a son, Jeff; and
WHEREAS, Roy Strong lived a rich and purposeful life devoted
to his country, his community, and his faith, and those he leaves
behind will forever cherish their memories of this kind and caring
man; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Roy M. Strong
Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family: to his wife, Sue
Strong; to his son, Jeff Strong; to his sister, Martha McDougal,
and her husband, Mac; to his niece, Amanda Jones, and her
husband, Keith, and their children, Dylon and Gavyn; to his
cousins, Terry Whitaker, Donna Lewis, Karen Rasberry, Wayne
Summers, and Gloria Lee Whitaker; and to his other relatives and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Roy Strong.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate