HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1934
AUTHORED & PRESENTED BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE FOUR PRICE
WHEREAS, Jason Ernest Roselius of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on January 4, 2018, at the age of 48, leaving behind a loving family and a host of dear friends to cherish his memory; and
WHEREAS, The son of Reva Roselius and Judge Jay Roselius, Jason Roselius was born in Amarillo on May 11, 1969, and he grew up with the companionship of a sister, Liz; after attending Panhandle High School, he graduated Magna cum laude from West Texas State University and received his law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law; as an attorney, he earned a reputation as a tenacious advocate for his clients and won numerous record-breaking class action lawsuits on their behalf; to this day, he holds the distinction of being the youngest attorney to win a class action lawsuit in the state of Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Roselius also had a great passion and respect for history, which he demonstrated by generously donating a shotgun that belonged to president Theodore Roosevelt to the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon; he had a remarkable ability to bring out the best in everyone around him and was admired for his quiet strength, his compassion, his character, and his commitment to defending those who needed him most; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roselius was blessed to share his life with his true love and high school sweetheart, Amy Dauer Biggs, whom he married on November 25, 2017; the couple were deeply devoted to their family of four children, Presley, Jett, Halee, and Tristan; and
WHEREAS, Jason Roselius will be remembered not only for his success as an attorney but also for his selfless service to others, and he will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of those he left behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Hosue of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jason Ernest Roselius and extend sincere condolences to his family and many 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 Jason Ernest Roselius.
