TITLE: In memory of Robert L. "Tie" Lasater of Stephenville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Robert L. "Tie" Lasater of Stephenville.

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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Robert L. Lasater of Stephenville on March 16, 2015, at the age of 92; and WHEREAS, The son of Harry and Della Lasater, "Tie" Lasater was born in Fannin County on June 29, 1922, and he grew up in Idalou; he married the former Billie Fugate on June 6, 1942, and they became the parents of a son, Russ, and daughter, Jo; following the death of his wife in 1991, he married his sister-in-law, the former Jessie Fugate, who passed away in 2005; and WHEREAS, This patriotic Texan served his country during World War II as a crew chief in the United States Army Air Corps, and in 2012, he was selected by the South Plains Inaugural Honor Flight Program to join other veterans in laying wreaths at war memorials in Washington, D.C.; following his military service, Mr. Lasater was employed by Anthony Mechanical in Lubbock; as a superintendent for the company, he specialized in the mechanical construction of industrial heating and cooling systems for Texas Tech University, Methodist-Covenant Hospital, military bases, and other large clients; and WHEREAS, Respected in his community, Mr. Lasater was active in Asbury United Methodist Church for many years, and he served as chair of the board and of numerous committees; he also guided the church's construction and expansion, and he contributed to the congregation's Shalom Ministry as a board member and volunteer; later, he attended St. Luke's Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lasater was an avid traveler, and he visited 48 states, most of the Canadian provinces, and many European countries; in 2012, he moved to Stephenville to live on the small family farm owned by his son and daughter-in-law, and he spent his last year raising four Angus heifers, which all produced fine calves; and WHEREAS, Although Tie Lasater will be deeply missed, those he leaves behind will forever cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert L. "Tie" Lasater and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones: to his son, Russ Lasater, and his wife, Donna; to his daughter, Jo Lasater; to his grandchildren, Tie and his wife, Karah, Boone, Sage, and Senna; to his great-grandchildren, Keagan and Londyn Lasater; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tie Lasater. Sheffield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1707 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 23, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House