TITLE: In memory of Ruben H. Edelstein.

SUMMARY: In memory of Ruben H. Edelstein.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Brownsville in mourning the loss of Ruben H. Edelstein, a beloved and respected community leader who died July 21, 2014, at the age of 96; and WHEREAS, Ruben Edelstein was born in Houston in 1918; he graduated from Brownsville High School in 1935 and went on to earn a bachelor of business administration degree from The University of Texas; and WHEREAS, He served with distinction in the United States Army during World War II and earned the rank of captain; after the war, he returned home to head his father's retail furniture business, and under his leadership, the enterprise expanded from six to fourteen branch stores; and WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Mr. Edelstein was dedicated to his work on behalf of his community; he helped pioneer the United Fund of Brownsville and served as its first chairman, and he served as the director of numerous boards, including the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce and the Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce; he was also a director of the Gladys Porter Zoo and was noted for helping to found the Brownsville Public Utilities Board; and WHEREAS, He served as mayor of the City of Brownsville from 1975 to 1979, and his many achievements included founding the Brownsville Community Health Clinic, the Brownsville Emergency Medical Service, and the Urban Bus System; and WHEREAS, Mr. Edelstein was a devoted husband and shared 57 years of marriage with Bernice Edelstein; they were blessed with two children and three grandchildren; he was beloved by many, 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, 84th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved family of Ruben H. Edelstein; 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 Ruben Edelstein. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 2, 2015, by a rising vote.