By:  Talton                                            H.R. No. 491
       73R6834 PAN-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The passing of Harry Riley, an esteemed citizen of
    1-2  Pasadena, on April 1, 1992, has brought a great loss to the many
    1-3  friends and relatives of this fine gentleman; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, A native Texan, he was born in Houston and moved to
    1-5  Pasadena in 1926, where he was to live the rest of his life; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Following his graduation from Pasadena High School,
    1-7  this patriotic gentleman answered his country's call to arms as a
    1-8  member of the United States Navy during World War II and went on to
    1-9  pursue his education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock after his
   1-10  discharge; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, On April 15, 1948, Mr. Riley was united in marriage
   1-12  with his devoted wife, Pat, at the First Baptist Church of
   1-13  Pasadena, where they remained faithful members of the church
   1-14  throughout their 44-year marriage; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Riley took great pride in
   1-16  the achievements of his two children, Debra and Danny, and also
   1-17  enjoyed the love and affection of five grandchildren, Chris, Staci,
   1-18  Michelle, Aaron, and Beaux, and one great-granddaughter, Kirsten
   1-19  Anne Mae; and
   1-20        WHEREAS, Mr. Riley was a valued employee of Rohm and Haas
   1-21  Chemical Company, where he worked for 33 years as a mechanical
   1-22  planner until his retirement; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional and personal life,
   1-24  Mr. Riley also gave generously of his time as a dedicated civic
    2-1  leader; first elected to the Pasadena City Council in 1983, he
    2-2  served as mayor pro tempore from 1985 to 1987 and represented the
    2-3  constituents of District D for four consecutive terms; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Among the many worthwhile organizations to benefit
    2-5  from the services of this fine individual were the Pasadena
    2-6  Historical Society, the Pasadena Rodeo Association, American Legion
    2-7  Post 521, and the Masonic Lodge, to name but a few; and
    2-8        WHEREAS, Named alumnus of the year for 1990 by his alma
    2-9  mater, Pasadena High School, Mr. Riley also was so highly thought
   2-10  of by the members of his community that he was often referred to as
   2-11  "Mr. Pasadena"; and
   2-12        WHEREAS,  In all aspects of his life, Harry Riley
   2-13  demonstrated unfailing wisdom, graciousness, and dedication to that
   2-14  which he knew to be right; though his presence is gone from us now,
   2-15  the spirit of this remarkable gentleman will surely live on in the
   2-16  hearts of the many people whose lives he touched during his years
   2-17  on this earth; now, therefore, be it
   2-18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-19  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Harry Riley and
   2-20  extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife,
   2-21  Pat Riley; to his children, Debra and Danny; to his grandchildren,
   2-22  Chris, Staci, Michelle, Aaron, and Beaux; and to his
   2-23  great-granddaughter, Kirsten Anne Mae; and, be it further
   2-24        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-25  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
   2-26  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
   2-27  Harry Riley.