Texas SR 824: In memory of Bobby Lynn Renson.

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 824
In Memory
of
Bobby Lynn Renson
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew
to a close with the passing of Bobby Lynn Renson of Tyler on May
16, 2019, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, The son of Eddie and Euba Renson, Bobby Renson was
born in Arp on March 10, 1934, and he grew up with the
companionship of three brothers, Charles, Eddie, and Roy; and
WHEREAS, Answering his nation’s call to duty, Mr.ARenson
joined the United States Army at the age of 18, and over the
course of his 23-year tenure as a military police officer, he
served in Korea and Vietnam; his career highlights included
flying on Air Force One with President Dwight D. Eisenhower and
guarding the Bikini Atoll nuclear bomb testing site; after
retiring in 1976 at the rank of sergeant major, he worked for the
United States Post Office and earned a criminology degree from
The University of Texas at Tyler; and
WHEREAS, Mr.ARenson shared a rewarding marriage that
spanned more than five decades with Helen Beverly Renson, and
they were blessed with two children, Tammy and Ricky, and three
grandchildren, Christine, Nicholas, and Caitlin; after
Mrs.ARenson’s death in 2011, Mr.ARenson was fortunate enough to
find love again, and he spent the last years of his life with his
second wife, the former Mamie Marshall; in his leisure time, he
enjoyed taking care of a beloved menagerie of pets and reading
Western and spy novels; and
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WHEREAS, Although Bobby Renson will be deeply missed, he
has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that
they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Bobby Lynn Renson
and extend sincere condolences to all those 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 Bobby Lynn Renson.
Hughes
________________________________
AAAAAPresident of the Senate
AAAAAI hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2019, by a
rising vote.
________________________________
AAAAASecretary of the Senate
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AAAAAAMember, Texas Senate
S.R.ANo.A824
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