By:  McCoulskey                                        H.R. No. 334
       73R5293 PAN-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The passing of Ernest Zomalt on February 8, 1993, at
    1-2  the age of 74, has brought a great loss to the many friends and
    1-3  relatives of this fine gentleman; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born and reared in Kendleton,
    1-5  where he lived until the age of 23; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Mr. Zomalt proudly served his country as a member of
    1-7  the United States Army and, following his military service, settled
    1-8  in Los Angeles, California, where he worked as an administrator for
    1-9  the city for three decades; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Returning to Kendleton in 1975, Mr. Zomalt went on
   1-11  to serve as mayor of the community for eight years, during which
   1-12  time he earned the respect and admiration of the citizens of his
   1-13  community for his dedication to the responsibilities of his office;
   1-14  and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A devoted family man as well, Mr. Zomalt enjoyed a
   1-16  happy and rewarding marriage with his wife, Maxine, and took great
   1-17  pride in the achievements of his children, Bernice, Ernest, and
   1-18  Robert; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, In all aspects of his life, Ernest Zomalt
   1-20  demonstrated a rare spirit of caring and concern that made the
   1-21  world around him a better place to be; though he will be deeply
   1-22  missed, he will long be remembered by the many people whose lives
   1-23  he touched during his years on this earth; now, therefore, be it
   1-24        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-1  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ernest Zomalt and
    2-2  extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
    2-3  wife, Maxine Zomalt; to his daughter, Bernice Taylor of Los
    2-4  Angeles, California; to his sons, Ernest Earl Zomalt and Robert
    2-5  Lester Zomalt, both of California; to his grandchildren, Ronell
    2-6  Taylor and Angelique Taylor, both of Kendleton, and Sandria and
    2-7  Ashley Zomalt, both of California; and to his great-grandchild;
    2-8  and, be it further
    2-9        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-10  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-11  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-12  Ernest Zomalt.