By:  Smith, Dalton                                     H.R. No. 101
       73R2684 KMP-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The recent passing of James Robert "Bob" De Lay on
    1-2  January 12, 1993, at the age of 79, has brought a great loss to the
    1-3  many friends, relatives, and colleagues of this distinguished
    1-4  Texan; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Born on October 17, 1913, in Plainview, Mr. De Lay
    1-6  was educated at Sunset High School in Dallas and the University of
    1-7  Oklahoma; throughout his life, he made many invaluable
    1-8  contributions to the betterment of his state, profession,
    1-9  community, and family; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, This devoted husband and father shared a happy and
   1-11  rewarding marriage with his wife, Bette, for 50 years; he also took
   1-12  great pride in the accomplishments of his children, James, Edith,
   1-13  Bobette, and Jeanine, and adored and cherished his two
   1-14  grandchildren, Nathan and Jeremy; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Mr. De Lay, who built many homes in the Houston
   1-16  area, was admired by colleagues and clients alike for his
   1-17  dedication to hard work and excellence; a past president of the
   1-18  Greater Houston Builders Association, he won nationwide recognition
   1-19  for his professionalism and was named life director of the National
   1-20  Association of Homebuilders; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, An accomplished pilot as well, Mr. De Lay's devotion
   1-22  to the field of aviation led him to become an original sponsor of
   1-23  the EAA Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin; and
   1-24        WHEREAS, Within his community, this admirable gentleman was
    2-1  an active member of the Lincoln Owners Club, the Sons of
    2-2  Confederate Veterans, and the Civil War Roundtable; he also
    2-3  worshipped at the Bellaire United Methodist Church; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Those who were privileged to know Mr. De Lay will
    2-5  not quickly forget the warmth, compassion, and commitment he
    2-6  brought to each facet of his life; though his presence is gone from
    2-7  us now, his memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all
    2-8  those whose lives he touched during his years on this earth; now,
    2-9  therefore, be it
   2-10        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-11  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Robert "Bob" De
   2-12  Lay and extend profound sympathy to the members of his family:  to
   2-13  his wife, Bette De Lay of Houston; to his son, James Randy De Lay
   2-14  of Bellaire; to his daughters and son-in-law, Jeanine De Lay of
   2-15  Houston, Edith De Lay of Pinewood Springs, Colorado, and Bobette
   2-16  and Clinton Dunn of Sugar Land; to his grandsons, Nathan and Jeremy
   2-17  Chapman of Sugar Land; to his brother, Ross De Lay of Gladewater;
   2-18  and to his many other friends and relatives; and, be it further
   2-19          RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be
   2-20  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-21  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-22  James Robert "Bob" De Lay.