TITLE: In memory of Luther B. Rogers of Llano.

SUMMARY: In memory of Luther B. Rogers of Llano.

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WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Luther B. Rogers of Llano, who passed away on December 14, 2018, at the age of 85; and WHEREAS, Born on January 31, 1933, in Houston, Luke Rogers served his country in the armed forces as both an active duty soldier and a member of the reserve; during his three decades in the military, he completed combat tours in Korea and Vietnam and received assignments to various locations in the United States and Europe; he later participated in a number of veterans organizations and reunions; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers was also involved in the scouting movement throughout his life, holding numerous volunteer positions before eventually becoming a professional scouter; he attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and he was awarded a 75-year service pin; this esteemed Texan further contributed to his community as a bailiff for the Llano court system; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Rogers enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Teddy, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 61 years; he was the proud father of two sons, Flem and William, and with the passing years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family two grandchildren, Luther and Anna; and WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to the betterment of the world around him and to the well-being of his fellow citizens, Luke Rogers led a rich and purposeful life, and he will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who knew him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Luther B. Rogers and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Tokuyo "Teddy" Morita Rogers; to his sons, Flem Edward Rogers and William Roy Rogers; to his daughter-in-law, Sheryl Carughi Rogers; to his grandchildren, Luther John Rogers and Anna Catherine Rogers; to his sisters, Edna Rogers Eaton and Susan Rogers Anderson; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Luther B. Rogers. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 408 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 13, 2019. Chief Clerk of the House