In memory of Robert Barrett Wieners.

89(R) SR 466 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 466

In Memory

of

Robert Wieners

WHEREAS, The life of an esteemed public servant drew to a

close with the passing of former Friendswood Police Chief Robert

Barrett Wieners on August 24, 2024, at the age of 71; and

WHEREAS, Bob Wieners was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on

July 14, 1953; after graduating from Boston College High School,

he served as a U.S. Army military police officer from 1972 to

1975; he completed a degree at Boston State College in 1978; and

WHEREAS, Returning to the military, Mr. Wieners was

commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps; he

served for more than 20 years, distinguishing himself on

deployments overseas and by training reservists and providing

security support at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington,

D.C.; in 1992, he earned a master's degree in national security

and strategic studies from the College of Naval Command and

Staff; he then served as the inspector-instructor for the 1st

Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division in Houston; he was

the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal with two gold

stars, Navy Commendation Medal with a gold star, and National

Defense Service Medal, and he retired as a lieutenant colonel in

1998; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Wieners subsequently embarked on a career

with the Friendswood Police Department, and he worked as a patrol

officer, executive assistant, and tactical team leader before

becoming police chief in 2001; he spent more than two decades in

that role, ably guiding the force through a period of significant

growth for the city prior to his retirement in 2023; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Wieners enjoyed the

love and support of his wife of 45 years, Susan, and of his two

children, Robert and Marion, and his two grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, A man of great courage and integrity, Bob Wieners

leaves behind a legacy of service that will continue to inspire

all who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Robert Barrett

Wieners and extend deepest condolences to the members of his

family: to his wife, Susan Wieners; to his son, Robert Wieners

Jr., and his wife, Elida Guajardo; to his daughter, Marion

Wieners; to his grandchildren, Camila and Michael; 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 Senate adjourns

this day, it do so in memory of Bob Wieners.

Middleton

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 30, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate