SR227 - In memory of Ronald Charles Crossman.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 227       In Memory   of   Ronald Charles Crossman            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and   commemorates the life of Ronald Charles Crossman, who died   February 21, 2025, at the age of 91; and          WHEREAS, Born in Detroit on August 22, 1933, Ron Crossman   grew up in University Park in Dallas, and he became the first in   his family to attend college when he enrolled at The University   of Texas at Austin; while there, he participated in the United   States Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps and Beta Theta   Pi Fraternity, and he earned a degree in petroleum engineering in   1955; and          WHEREAS, Ron served the nation with honor as a petroleum   engineer in the United States Air Force with deployments to Libya   and Italy; after 12 years, he was honorably discharged from the   Air Force Reserves, and he enjoyed a fulfilling career with Exxon   until his retirement in 1992; and          WHEREAS, This devoted family man shared 53 years of   marriage with his cherished wife, Halene Lipe Crossman, and they   built a rewarding life together traveling the world, dancing at   every opportunity, and socializing with friends; he was an   adoring father to his beloved daughter, Colette, and his twin   granddaughters, Lyla and Sofia, enriched his life immeasurably;   and          WHEREAS, A pillar of his community, Ron gave generously of   his time and resources to numerous professional and civic   organizations and was named a Volunteer of the Year by the YMCA of   Greater Houston; he served as a Republican precinct election   judge, and he was an active member and respected leader at   Kingwood United Methodist Church for many years; and          WHEREAS, Ron Crossman inspired all who knew him through his   unwavering spiritual faith, his gentle spirit, and his boundless   love for his family; he was a treasured citizen, and he leaves   behind memories that will long be cherished by all who were   privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved   family of Ronald Charles Crossman; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas   Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in   memory of Ron Crossman.     Creighton                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 11, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate