89R11355 AMB-D
By: Toth H.R. No. 428
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David Thomas Roberts, an esteemed Texan and friend
to many, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, The son of Doris and Bob Roberts, Dave Roberts was
born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on January 14, 1959; he graduated
from Aldine High School in Houston in 1977, and he continued his
education at The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts' entrepreneurial skills and tremendous
work ethic brought him great success, and over the years, he
established a number of businesses, including Teligistics,
Defiance Press & Publishing, ProcureLogix, and Comanche Rose Ranch,
where he realized his longtime dream of raising Longhorn cattle; in
addition, he held numerous patents for innovative processes in a
variety of industries, and he authored six books, The Death of
Liberty, Purge on the Potomac, A State of Treason, Patriots of
Treason, Unemployable, and Hunt It Down, Kill It & Drag It Home; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts wed the love of his life, Rose Marquez,
on February 23, 1984, and they enjoyed a rewarding marriage that
spanned four decades; he took great pride in his children, Tiffany,
Tanya, Travis, and Tanner, and with the passing years, he had the
privilege of becoming "Papaw" to nine grandchildren, Vivi, Braeden,
Aliza, Isabel, Thomason, Lily, Travis, Amelia, and the late Adelyn
Shelander; a Texas history buff, sports enthusiast, and true animal
lover, he cherished time spent with his family and friends and found
great fulfillment in serving as a coach and mentor; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Dave Roberts brings immeasurable
sorrow to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long
be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David Thomas Roberts
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Dave
Roberts.