TITLE: In memory of Ross S. Tennison of Waco.

SUMMARY: In memory of Ross S. Tennison of Waco.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the death of Ross S. Tennison of Waco on April 13, 2011, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, Ross Tennison was born in West on September 6, 1930, to Charlie and Mary Tennison; he attended school in West before answering his nation's call to duty during World War II by enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tennison wed the former Daisy Dee Sisk on November 11, 1948, and they shared 53 rewarding years together, until her passing on March 22, 2002; they were blessed with 3 daughters, Edna, Doiline, and Linda, as well as 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tennison worked with the Union Pacific Railroad until 1970, when he retired due to an injury; he was a Master Mason with the Grand Lodge of Texas and Fort Worth Lodge No. 148, as well as a member of Shriners International; in his free time he enjoyed traveling and riding horses; and WHEREAS, While the death of Ross Tennison brings great sadness to his family and friends, 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 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ross S. Tennison and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughters and sons-in-law, Edna and Jimmy Robertson, Doiline and John Eatman, and Linda and Pat Fernandez; to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; 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 Ross Tennison. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2232 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House