S.C.R. No. 120 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The recent passing of Joe Manor on March 6, 1995, at 1-2 the age of 86, has deeply saddened the many friends and relatives 1-3 of this esteemed Austin businessman and civic leader; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A third-generation Travis County resident, Mr. Manor 1-5 could trace his proud lineage in this state back to distinguished 1-6 forebears who accompanied Sam Houston to Texas in the 1830s; the 1-7 town of Manor was named for his great-uncle, James Manor, who chose 1-8 to settle in the area east of Austin after his arrival in Texas; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, The cofounder and owner of Hyltin-Manor Funeral Home 1-11 in Austin until his retirement in 1975, Mr. Manor began his career 1-12 in the funeral business in 1929 and, during more than four decades 1-13 of outstanding service, lent much-needed comfort and assistance to 1-14 countless bereaved individuals, and the great sincerity, 1-15 compassion, and professionalism he exhibited in the workplace 1-16 earned him the lasting regard of his fellow citizens; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Manor rose to prominence in his field and 1-18 provided staunch leadership to his professional colleagues 1-19 throughout his tenure as president of the South Central Texas 1-20 Funeral Directors Association and as a board member of the Texas 1-21 Funeral Directors Association, to which he proved an invaluable 1-22 asset as a member of its legislative committee for many years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, His extensive experience in the funeral profession 1-24 led to his appointment by Governor Preston Smith to the State Board 2-1 of Morticians, now the Texas Funeral Service Commission, and in 2-2 1971 he was chosen to lead the board as its president; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Mr. Manor took pride in his civic responsibilities 2-4 as well and was active in community and business affairs as a 2-5 member of the Headliners Club, as the founder and chairman of the 2-6 Greater Austin Association, as a life member and former president 2-7 of the Austin Downtown Optimist Club and the Austin Junior Chamber 2-8 of Commerce, as a former board member of the Greater Austin Chamber 2-9 of Commerce, and as a charter member of the Austin Better Business 2-10 Bureau; and 2-11 WHEREAS, In addition, this admirable gentleman belonged to 2-12 several fraternal organizations, including the Ben Hur Shrine 2-13 Temple, the Ben Hur Shrine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the Quiet 2-14 Birdmen Squadron; he also was a dedicated Aquafest volunteer and 2-15 had contributed to the success of this popular Austin festival for 2-16 many years through his exemplary service in such demanding posts as 2-17 captain, vice president, commodore, and president of the 2-18 organization; and 2-19 WHEREAS, In recognition of the many significant contributions 2-20 Mr. Manor made to the benefit of his community and profession, he 2-21 was named the deserving recipient of the Optimist International 2-22 Golden Circle Award, the 50 Year License Award by the Texas Funeral 2-23 Directors Association, and the 50 Year Member Award by his lodge 2-24 brothers in Capitol Lodge No. 23 I.O.O.F.; and 2-25 WHEREAS, A man who espoused the traditional values of love of 2-26 family, God, and country, he enjoyed a happy and rewarding marriage 2-27 with his beloved wife, Mildred Briscoe Manor, until her passing in 3-1 1993 and was equally devoted to his daughter, Marcia Ann, his three 3-2 grandchildren, and his great-grandson; in his youth, he served the 3-3 war effort by training pilots at Hicks Air Field in Fort Worth and 3-4 he also was a lifelong Baptist who served as a longtime member of 3-5 the Webberville Baptist Church; and 3-6 WHEREAS, Joe Manor gave generously of himself to others for 3-7 many years through his numerous professional and civic endeavors 3-8 and his friendship, wisdom, and kindness enriched the lives of all 3-9 who were fortunate to know him; though his presence is gone from us 3-10 now, his many accomplishments and good deeds will continue to 3-11 endure for many years to come as a lasting reminder of this 3-12 extraordinary Texan; now, therefore, be it 3-13 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 3-14 hereby pay tribute to the life of Joe Manor and exten dheartfelt 3-15 sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughter, Marcia Ann 3-16 Manor of Austin; to his grandchildren, Richard S. Foster, Jr., of 3-17 Austin, Elizabeth Allene Foster of Houston, and Robert Manor Foster 3-18 of Austin; to his great-grandson, Skyler Hudson Foster of Austin; 3-19 to his sister-in-law, Allene Barker of Manchaca; and to the many 3-20 other friends and relatives of this fine man; and, be it further 3-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-22 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 3-23 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 3-24 memory of Joe Manor.