By: Kubiak H.R. No. 301 73R4671 LBD-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of J. Frank Melcher, Sr., on January 17, 1-2 1993, at the age of 49, is a great loss to the family and friends 1-3 of this esteemed Harris County civic leader; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born on November 1, 1943, in Houston, Mr. Melcher 1-5 was graduated from Lamar High School in 1961; continuing his 1-6 education, he attended The University of Texas at Austin and the 1-7 University of Houston and maintained close ties with those two 1-8 institutions for the remainder of his life as a member of The 1-9 University of Texas Ex-Students Association and the University of 1-10 Houston Alumni Association; and 1-11 WHEREAS, An accomplished inventor and rancher by trade, this 1-12 dynamic individual contributed a great deal of his time to numerous 1-13 civic organizations, including the One Hundred Club of Houston, Pin 1-14 Oak Horse Show Association, Crime Stoppers, Memorial Drive United 1-15 Methodist Church, Selective Service System, Civilian Review Board, 1-16 Rotary Club of Houston, Salvation Army Boy's Club, Salvation Army 1-17 Men's Social Service Center, University Club of Houston, Vocational 1-18 Guidance Service, Inc., Houston Farm & Ranch Club, Houston Harris 1-19 County Fair, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Pin Oak Charity 1-20 Horse Show, Harris County Sheriff's Reserve, Harris County 1-21 Sheriff's Mounted Posse, Patrons Circle Houston Grand Opera, and 1-22 Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Melcher gave tirelessly of his time and talent 1-24 to the betterment of his community as a member of these 2-1 organizations; though the satisfaction of his fellowship will be 2-2 greatly missed, the many pleasant memories he leaves behind in the 2-3 hearts of his loved ones will comfort and inspire them as they 2-4 fondly recall his vigorous spirit and zest for life; now, 2-5 therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of J. Frank Melcher, 2-8 Sr., and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his 2-9 family: to his wife, Janice Dougall Melcher; to his parents, LeRoy 2-10 and Lucile Melcher; to his son, J. Frank Melcher, Jr.; to his 2-11 daughter, JoAnn Yvonne Melcher Miller; to his son-in-law, Randall 2-12 Miller; to his sister, Yvonne Melcher Brandenberger; to his 2-13 brother-in-law, Gary Brandenberger; to his sister-in-law, JoAnn 2-14 Dougall Levering; to his brother-in-law, Gary Levering; to his many 2-15 nieces and nephews; and to the many other relatives and friends of 2-16 this honorable gentleman; and, be it further 2-17 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-18 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 2-19 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of J. Frank 2-20 Melcher, Sr.