By: Denton H.R. No. 265
73R1696 SAJ-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The death of James A. Maler, on November 18, 1992,
1-2 at the age of 51, has brought a great loss to the many friends and
1-3 relatives of this distinguished Texas businessman and law
1-4 enforcement officer; and
1-5 WHEREAS, An esteemed resident of Central Texas, Mr. Maler was
1-6 born April 30, 1941, near Abbott, and later established his home in
1-7 the community of West; and
1-8 WHEREAS, As a young man he took as his bride the lovely
1-9 Elizabeth Jean Deiterman, and the happy couple enjoyed a deeply
1-10 fulfilling union lasting 29 years until Mr. Maler's passing and was
1-11 blessed by the birth of three fine sons and two beloved daughters;
1-12 and
1-13 WHEREAS, In addition to being a loving spouse and devoted
1-14 parent, he was widely regarded throughout the community as a
1-15 successful businessman and was the owner of Maler's Texaco in West
1-16 for 27 years; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Dedicated to the welfare of his community, Mr. Maler
1-18 also enjoyed a distinguished career in the law enforcement
1-19 profession as a reserve officer with the McLennan County Sheriff's
1-20 Department and the West Police Department and served with
1-21 distinction as constable of Precinct 3 in McLennan County for the
1-22 past eight years; and
1-23 WHEREAS, Widely regarded throughout his profession for his
1-24 skill, hard work, and commitment to public service, he contributed
2-1 valuable insight as a member and director of the Central Texas
2-2 Justice of the Peace and Constable Association and as a member of
2-3 the McLennan County Peace Officers Association and the State
2-4 Association of Peace Officers; and
2-5 WHEREAS, Mr. Maler also was a chief with the West Fire
2-6 Department and a charter member of the West Volunteer Ambulance
2-7 Association; and
2-8 WHEREAS, A man of boundless energies, he generously gave of
2-9 his time, talents, and energies as a member and president of the
2-10 Lake Park Association, as a member and director of the West Chamber
2-11 of Commerce, and as an associate director of Westfest, Inc.; and
2-12 WHEREAS, In addition, he found the time to be an active
2-13 member of several worthy community organizations, including the
2-14 West Kiwanis Club, the Bellmead Lions Club, and the SPJST Lodge;
2-15 and
2-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Maler received his spiritual strength as a
2-17 devout member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption,
2-18 where he also served his parish as a eucharistic minister; and
2-19 WHEREAS, A man of great vision, he dedicated most of his life
2-20 to serving his community; though his special presence will be
2-21 missed by all who knew him, his spirit will surely live on in the
2-22 hearts and minds of the many people whose lives were touched by
2-23 this exceptional gentleman; now, therefore, be it
2-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
2-25 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James A. Maler and
2-26 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
2-27 Elizabeth Jean Maler; to his three sons, Michael Maler, David
3-1 Maler, and Kevin Maler; to his two daughters, Sharon Maler and
3-2 Susan Maler; to his father, Albert R. Maler; to his six brothers,
3-3 Charles Maler, John Earl Maler, Joe Edd Maler, Jimmy Maler, Kenneth
3-4 Maler, and Jerry Maler; to his four sisters, Beulah Zahirniak,
3-5 Linda Whalen, Beverly Keen, and Janet Patterson; and to the other
3-6 members of his family; and, be it further
3-7 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
3-8 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
3-9 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of James
3-10 A. Maler.