TITLE: In memory of David Thomas Roberts.

SUMMARY: In memory of David Thomas Roberts.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, David Thomas Roberts, an esteemed Texan and friend to many, passed away on June 30, 2024, at the age of 65; and WHEREAS, The son of Doris and Bob Roberts, Dave Roberts was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on January 14, 1959; he graduated from Aldine High School in Houston in 1977, and he continued his education at The University of Texas at Austin; and WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts' entrepreneurial skills and tremendous work ethic brought him great success, and over the years, he established a number of businesses, including Teligistics, Defiance Press & Publishing, ProcureLogix, and Comanche Rose Ranch, where he realized his longtime dream of raising Longhorn cattle; in addition, he held numerous patents for innovative processes in a variety of industries, and he authored six books, The Death of Liberty,Purge on the Potomac,A State of Treason,Patriots of Treason,Unemployable,and Hunt It Down, Kill It & Drag It Home;and WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts wed the love of his life, Rose Marquez, on February 23, 1984, and they enjoyed a rewarding marriage that spanned four decades; he took great pride in his children, Tiffany, Tanya, Travis, and Tanner, and with the passing years, he had the privilege of becoming "Papaw" to nine grandchildren, Vivi, Braeden, Aliza, Isabel, Thomason, Lily, Travis, Amelia, and the late Adelyn Shelander; a Texas history buff, sports enthusiast, and true animal lover, he cherished time spent with his family and friends and found great fulfillment in serving as a coach and mentor; and WHEREAS, While the death of Dave Roberts brings immeasurable sorrow to his loved ones, he leaves behind a legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David Thomas Roberts and extend sincere condolences 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 Dave Roberts. Toth Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 428 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025. Chief Clerk of the House