SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 472
	In Memory
	of
	Richard Nelson Rose
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
	citizens of Arlington in mourning the loss of Richard Nelson
	Rose, who died March 3, 2015, at the age of 68; and
	WHEREAS, Rick Rose was born February 4, 1947, in Longview,
	and he graduated from Copperas Cove High School; he began studies
	at Tarleton State University, and he volunteered for service with
	the United States Army in 1966; and
	WHEREAS, Sergeant Rose served with the 6th Special Forces
	Group at Fort Bragg and was deployed as a platoon leader with the
	Mobile Strike Force of the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam;
	he served with honor and distinction, and in July of 1968, he was
	awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for valor for his
	actions against a Vietcong enemy force; and
	WHEREAS, After his discharge from the Army, Mr. Rose pursued
	a career in law enforcement, and for more than 30 years he served
	Texas communities in a number of capacities; he was particularly
	proud of his role as an investigator in the Betty Beets case, one of
	the most famous murder cases in state history; and
	WHEREAS, Rick Rose was a devoted husband, father, and
	grandfather who cherished spending time with his family; he was
	beloved by many, and he will long be remembered with deep admiration
	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 Richard Nelson Rose; 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 Rick Rose.
	Hall
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 31, 2015, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate