87S11020 BK-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 32
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The thousands of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Texas
have created a tremendous void in families, communities, and
workplaces throughout the state; among those who lost their lives
in the pandemic was Frank Edward Rose, a dedicated and
well-respected employee of the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, who passed away on November 4, 2020, at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 28, 1964, in Belleville, Illinois,
Frank Rose graduated from Hardin-Simmons University and received
his teaching certificate from the University of Mary Washington; he
was employed for 27 years at the Windham School District, and he was
deeply respected for his work as a correctional educator for the
district's pre-release program CHANGES; in 1992, he helped open the
Robertson Unit in Abilene, where he was teaching at the time of his
passing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rose was cherished by a family that included his
daughter, Sheridan, and his grandson, Ayden; he was also well-loved
by his coworkers, students, and graduates, all of whom were
impacted by his gift for encouraging others to embrace positive
change in their lives; he was always overjoyed to hear about
graduates who had successfully met the challenges of reentering
society, and he used these stories to inspire his current students
to work toward a brighter future for themselves; and
WHEREAS, Frank Rose faithfully and ably performed his duties
throughout his tenure with the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice, and he will long be remembered with great admiration by all
who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Frank Edward Rose and extend deepest sympathy to his family,
friends, and colleagues; 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 Frank Rose.