R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The passing of John P. Rubocki on April 5, 1997, at

 1-2     the age of 78, has brought a great loss to the family and many

 1-3     friends of this esteemed El Paso resident; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, Mr. Rubocki was born October 25, 1918, in Joliet,

 1-5     Illinois; like many of his generation, he proudly served his

 1-6     country during World War II, and he was awarded the Purple Heart

 1-7     for his brave and meritorious conduct; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Mr. Rubocki was retired from his career at the White

 1-9     Sands Missile Range, and he maintained an abiding commitment to the

1-10     community throughout the years as a member of the Knights of

1-11     Columbus Post Number 4497; and

1-12           WHEREAS, John Rubocki touched the lives of many people during

1-13     his lifetime, and though his special presence will be deeply

1-14     missed, his memory will long endure in the hearts and minds of all

1-15     who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it

1-16           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-17     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John P. Rubocki and

1-18     extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his

1-19     beloved wife, Mary Rubocki; to his daughters and sons-in-law, Mary

1-20     Kay and Byron Keller and Janice and Mark LeResche; to his

1-21     grandchildren, Derek and Mackenzie Keller; and to the many other

1-22     friends and family of this distinguished gentleman; and, be it

1-23     further

1-24           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-1     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas

 2-2     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of

 2-3     John P.  Rubocki.

                                                                    Haggerty

                                             _______________________________

                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 857 was unanimously adopted by a

         rising vote of the House on May 23, 1997.

                                             _______________________________

                                                 Chief Clerk of the House