Bill Text: TX SR77 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Introduced
Bill Title: In memory of Robert Mirk Ellis.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-11-05 - Reported enrolled [SR77 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR77-Introduced.html
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| By: Nichols | S.R. No. 77 | |
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| WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the | ||
| passing of Robert Mirk Ellis of Friendswood on October 30, 2023, at | ||
| the age of 80; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Robert Ellis was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 23, | ||
| 1943; he earned a master's degree in business administration from | ||
| the University of Dayton and began working in space life sciences in | ||
| 1967, at a company then called Technology Inc.; later renamed Wyle | ||
| Integrated Science and Engineering Group, the business worked with | ||
| NASA to study the cardiovascular health of astronauts, and it grew | ||
| to employ 1,300 people; he retired as group president after 45 years | ||
| with the company; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Ellis shared a | ||
| rewarding relationship with his wife, Mary, that spanned nearly 47 | ||
| years, and he took great pride in their four children, nine | ||
| grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A man of faith, Mr. Ellis was actively involved in | ||
| his church, and he served as an administrator for many years; he was | ||
| also a dedicated coach to his children's baseball teams, and in his | ||
| leisure time, he enjoyed collecting cards and coins and tending to | ||
| his garden, which included over 100 varieties of roses; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although Robert Ellis is deeply missed, he will | ||
| forever be remembered with great admiration for his professional | ||
| achievements and for the myriad ways he gave of himself to benefit | ||
| others; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd | ||
| Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Mirk Ellis | ||
| 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 Senate adjourns this | ||
| day, it do so in memory of Robert Ellis. | ||
