H.R. No. 247
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The many friends and family of Clem James Labus have
    1-2  suffered a great loss with the passing of this esteemed gentleman
    1-3  on December 8, 1992, at the age of 74; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A respected businessman and distinguished civic
    1-5  leader, Mr. Labus was known throughout the Edinburg area as a man
    1-6  of tremendous integrity and courage, and he will be deeply missed
    1-7  by his many friends and admirers in the community; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, This patriotic citizen unhesitatingly answered his
    1-9  country's call to arms during World War II, serving with the United
   1-10  States Coast Guard, and it was his military service that helped him
   1-11  form the personal traits of discipline and honor that he would
   1-12  follow throughout his life; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Mr. Labus was a successful entrepreneur who built
   1-14  and operated two businesses in Edinburg, the Sun Palace and John
   1-15  Henry's; he also worked for Koen Construction until his retirement
   1-16  in 1983, and he was well known and admired for his industrious work
   1-17  ethic; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, Mr. Labus shared many
   1-19  years of happiness with his beloved wife, Alice; he took great
   1-20  pride and joy in the many accomplishments of his children, Renee,
   1-21  Michael, and Patrick, and enjoyed the love of two grandchildren and
   1-22  one great-grandchild; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Mr. Labus was a devout member of St. Joseph's
   1-24  Catholic Church, but he did not limit his faith to the confines of
    2-1  the church; he believed that Christian faith should be demonstrated
    2-2  through actions, not words, and he lived up to that high standard
    2-3  by contributing much of his time, talent, and resources to the
    2-4  Knights of Columbus service organization; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, Mr. Labus demonstrated a
    2-6  rare spirit of strength and compassion that made the world around
    2-7  him a better place; a devoted husband, father, and friend, he truly
    2-8  exemplified the ideals of Christian charity and faith, and his
    2-9  unique spirit will truly live on in the hearts of the many people
   2-10  whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
   2-11        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-12  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Clem James Labus and
   2-13  extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife,
   2-14  Alice Labus of Edinburg; to his daughter, Renee Endres of Maryland;
   2-15  to his two sons, Michael Labus of Colorado and Patrick Labus of
   2-16  Edinburg; to his three brothers, Emil and Raymond Labus, both of
   2-17  Edinburg, and Nick Labus of Corpus Christi; to his three sisters,
   2-18  Louise Mayfield of Nevada, Irene Watson of Edinburg, and Evelyn
   2-19  Milligan of Pharr; to his two grandchildren; to his
   2-20  great-granddaughter; and to all the friends and family of this
   2-21  beloved gentleman; and, be it further
   2-22        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-23  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-24  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-25  Clem James Labus.
   2-26  Clem James Labus.
   2-27                                                          De La Garza
    3-1                                                      H.R. No. 247
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    3-3                                            Speaker of the House
    3-4        I certify that H.R. No. 247 was unanimously adopted by a
    3-5  rising vote of the House on March 11, 1993.
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    3-7                                          Chief Clerk of the House