SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 617
	In Memory
	of
	Paul F. Rogers
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of Paul F. Rogers, who died March 21, 2013,
	at the age of 66; and
	WHEREAS, Paul Rogers served his country with distinction
	as an aide and advisor to members of the Texas Legislature and the
	United States Congress, and his dedication to public service was
	exemplary; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was born in Columbia, Missouri; he grew
	up in Longview, Texas, and was a 1964 graduate of Longview High
	School; he became interested in a life in public service while
	attending the University of Houston, where he served as student
	body president; and
	WHEREAS, While attending the university, Mr. Rogers began
	a long and productive working relationship with the late Mickey
	Leland, and he joined him in Austin as his top aide when Mr.
	Leland was elected to the state legislature; he later lived in
	Alexandria, Virginia, and worked in Washington, D.C., where he
	served as chief of staff for United States Representative Ronald
	D. Coleman and for Representative Max Sandlin; and
	WHEREAS, Paul Rogers was a man of courage and integrity who
	gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, his commitment to
	public service, and his enthusiasm for living each day to the
	fullest will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
	behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
	countless friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Paul F. Rogers; 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 Paul F. Rogers.
	Ellis
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 8, 2013, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate