H.R. No. 60

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
	a close with the passing of Mark Barry Rogers of Boerne on
	October 14, 2023, at the age of 70; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Stanley and Judith Rogers, "Buck" Rogers
	was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 16, 1952, and grew up
	with his siblings, Paul and Jane; he earned his bachelor's degree in
	international affairs from the United States Air Force Academy in
	1975; commissioned as a second lieutenant, he was a fighter pilot
	from 1975 to 2001; he deployed in support of Operations Desert
	Shield and Desert Storm, and while serving as commander of the 492nd
	Fighter Squadron, he flew combat missions in support of Operation
	Deny Flight; he became commander of the 35th Operations Group in
	1996 and attained the rank of colonel before his retirement in 2001;
	he then embarked on a second career with FedEx as a pilot and first
	officer, flying until 2017; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Mr. Rogers was a member
	of the Kendall County Appraisal District Board and was honored as
	chair emeritus; he volunteered in support of Boerne ISD schools,
	and he was very involved in the Kendall County Republican Party,
	serving in the roles of treasurer, chair, and election judge and
	leading voter registration, outreach, and turnout campaigns; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Rogers shared a fulfilling relationship with
	his wife, Suzie, and he was the proud father of two daughters, Megan
	and Jennifer, and a son, Michael; through the years, the family grew
	to include his son-in-law, Adam, his daughter-in-law, Jessica, and
	his grandchildren, Emilee, Madeline, Wyatt, Paige, Luke, and Chase;
	and
	WHEREAS, An avid golfer, Mr. Rogers played the game around
	the world and delighted in reconnecting with friends and
	challenging himself on unfamiliar courses; in addition, he was a
	voracious reader and an enthusiastic singer, although his military
	precision did not always extend to the realm of pitch; he
	appreciated fine wine, a good cigar, and a glass of scotch, and his
	sense of humor and joie de vivre endeared him to innumerable people;
	and
	WHEREAS, While the death of Buck Rogers has brought great
	sorrow to all who were privileged to share in the richness of his
	life, they will continue to find inspiration in his devotion to his
	family, his community, and his country; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
	of Mark Barry "Buck" Rogers and extend sincere condolences to his
	loved ones; 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 Buck
	Rogers.
	Troxclair
	Phelan Guerra Murr
	Allen Guillen Neave Criado
	Allison Harless Noble
	Anch a Harris of Anderson Oliverson
	Anderson Harris of Williamson Ordaz
	Ashby Harrison Orr
	Bailes Hayes Ortega
	Bell of Kaufman Hefner Patterson
	Bell of Montgomery Hernandez Paul
	Bernal Herrero Perez
	Bhojani Hinojosa Plesa
	Bonnen Holland Price
	Bowers Howard Ramos
	Bryant Hull Raney