TITLE: In memory of Peter R. Rose of Austin.

SUMMARY: In memory of Peter R. Rose of Austin.

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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Peter R. Rose of Austin on December 19, 2022, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, A fifth-generation Texan, Pete Rose was born to Mary Paterson and Llewellyn Rose on July 3, 1935, in Austin, and he grew up with a brother, Pat, and a sister, Sally; he graduated from Austin High School with the Class of 1953 and continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in geology; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his career as a geologist, Mr. Rose worked for Shell, Stony Brook University, the U.S. Geological Survey, and Energy Reserves Group, Inc.; in 1980, he became an independent consulting geologist, and he spent a number of years providing corporate training in petroleum exploration risk analysis before founding Rose & Associates in 1999; over the years, he published more than 80 papers on a variety of geotechnical topics as well as a definitive book on petroleum exploration; he also gained a reputation as a leading authority on the geology and history of the Edwards Plateau; and WHEREAS, Active in his professional community, Mr. Rose served as president of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Austin Geological Society, and he was a fellow of a number of geological organizations; in recognition of his accomplishments, he received the Silver Medal from the Geological Society of London and the Michael T. Halbouty Outstanding Leadership Award from AAPG; a man of faith, he was a valued congregant of Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church; and WHEREAS, In 1956, Mr. Rose wed Judith Sue Drummond, and though their marriage eventually ended, it brought into Mr. Rose's life three beloved daughters, Virginia, Cathy, and Peggy; he later married Karen Watkins, and they divorced in 1987; for 34 years, he shared his life with Alice Haldeman Reid, whom he married in 1989, and together they created a blended family that included his stepchildren, Wally and Jennifer; with the passing years, he was further blessed with eight grandchildren, Jack, Ben, Beau, Maya, McKenna, McKittrick, Cade, and Edie; and WHEREAS, Although Pete Rose 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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Peter R. Rose and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Pete Rose. Howard Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 18 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on July 13, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House