SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1031
	In Memory
	of
	Robert Wayne Strauser
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Robert Wayne Strauser,
	who died May 21, 2015, at the age of 71; and
	WHEREAS, Bob Strauser was born August 8, 1943, in Little
	Rock, Arkansas; he moved with his family to Texas as a teenager,
	and he became the first member of his family to attend college; he
	pursued his dream of becoming a lawyer and earned a degree from
	The University of Texas School of Law; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Strauser served his country with distinction
	as a member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United
	States Navy Reserve, and he retired with the rank of captain
	after years of proud service; and
	WHEREAS, He was hired as a drafting attorney for the Texas
	Legislative Council in the fall of 1968, and he went on to serve
	as general counsel to the House of Representatives' Judiciary
	Committee; and
	WHEREAS, He left the public sector in 1974 to form the
	Texas Association of Taxpayers; in his role with the association,
	he remained an active presence at the Capitol representing the
	interests of small and large businesses; he joined the Baker and
	Botts law firm in 1984, and after his retirement from the firm in
	2008, he continued to represent clients before the legislature
	until the week before his passing; and
	WHEREAS, A respected member of the community, Mr. Strauser
	lived his faith by giving selflessly of his time to friends,
	colleagues, and those in need; he was a generous supporter of the
	Austin Symphony Orchestra, and he was a longtime member of the
	Board of Visitors of The University of Texas McDonald
	Observatory; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Bob
	Strauser was beloved by many, and he will long be remembered with
	affection and admiration by all who were privileged to share in
	his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of Robert Wayne Strauser; 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 Bob Strauser.
	Watson, Ellis
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 29, 2015, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate