By:  Turner, Henderson                           S.R. No. 218
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2                               In Memory
    1-3                                  of
    1-4                         J. Frank Melcher, Sr.
    1-5        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins with the
    1-6  citizens of Harris County and Texans across the state in mourning
    1-7  the loss of J. Frank Melcher, Sr., who died January 17, 1993, at
    1-8  the age of 49; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Born November 1, 1943, in Houston, Texas,
   1-10  J. Frank Melcher graduated from Lamar High School and attended
   1-11  The University of Texas and the University of Houston; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Admired in the Houston community and throughout
   1-13  the state for his leadership and his many accomplishments,
   1-14  Mr. Melcher was an exemplary gentleman and a talented rancher
   1-15  and inventor; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, He served as an officer of the Houston Farm and
   1-17  Ranch Club, the Houston Harris County Fair, the Houston Livestock
   1-18  and Rodeo, and the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show; he was a member of
   1-19  the Harris County Sheriff's Mounted Posse, the Patrons Circle
   1-20  Houston Grand Opera, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers;
   1-21  and
   1-22        WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, Mr. Melcher served on
   1-23  the Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers, the Civilian Review
    2-1  Board, the Rotary Club of Houston, the Vocational Guidance Service,
    2-2  Incorporated, and the Salvation Army Boy's Club; he was a life
    2-3  member of the One Hundred Club of Houston and the Pin Oak Horse
    2-4  Show Association; and
    2-5        WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
    2-6  gave unselfishly of his time to others; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Melcher was a member of
    2-8  Memorial Drive United Methodist Church where he served on the
    2-9  board of directors; and
   2-10        WHEREAS, Courageous, wise, warmhearted, and compassionate,
   2-11  J. Frank Melcher lived his life to the fullest, and his presence
   2-12  in the many organizations he fostered will be greatly missed; and
   2-13        WHEREAS, In recognition of Mr. Melcher's humanitarianism and
   2-14  exceptional contributions to the State of Texas, W. C. Schwartz,
   2-15  President of Blinn College, made special petition to the
   2-16  Texas Senate for legislative acknowledgment of Mr. Melcher's life
   2-17  of service; and
   2-18        WHEREAS, J. Frank Melcher was a devoted husband and father,
   2-19  and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
   2-20  family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
   2-21        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-22  73rd Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
   2-23  family of J. Frank Melcher:  his wife, Janice Dougall Melcher; his
   2-24  parents, LeRoy and Lucile Melcher; his son, J. Frank Melcher, Jr.;
   2-25  his daughter, JoAnn Yvonne Melcher Miller; his son-in-law,
    3-1  Randall Miller; his sister, Yvonne Melcher Brandenberger; and his
    3-2  sister-in-law, JoAnn Dougall Levering; and, be it further
    3-3        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    3-4  the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
    3-5  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
    3-6  day, it do so in memory of J. Frank Melcher.
    3-7                                 _____________________________________
    3-8                                        President of the Senate
    3-9                                      I hereby certify that the
   3-10                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   3-11                                 the Senate on February 11, 1993,
   3-12                                 by a rising vote.
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   3-14                                        Secretary of the Senate
   3-15                                 _____________________________________
   3-16                                        Member, Texas Senate
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   3-18                                        Member, Texas Senate