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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 582

 1-3                                  In Memory

 1-4                                     of

 1-5                               Nathan D. Maier

 1-6           WHEREAS, The passing of Nathan D. Maier on April 16, 1997,

 1-7     at the age of 47, has brought a great loss to the family and many

 1-8     friends of this distinguished Dallas resident; and 

 1-9           WHEREAS, The son of A. D. and Myrtle Maier, he was born

1-10     February 11, 1950, in Frankfurt, Germany; he wed the lovely

1-11     Jean Blakney Maier, and the couple nurtured a deeply fulfilling

1-12     union that spanned 12 years; and 

1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. Maier was the founder and president of

1-14     Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Incorporated, and his hard

1-15     work and expertise have made the firm a leader in the field of

1-16     civil engineering at the state and regional levels; his vast

1-17     accomplishments earned him well-deserved acclaim, for he was

1-18     honored with numerous professional awards; and 

1-19           WHEREAS, Despite the rigorous demands of his profession,

1-20     Mr. Maier consistently made time in his schedule to serve the

1-21     community in leadership capacities with several local organizations,

1-22     including the Greater Dallas Crime Commission, the North Dallas

1-23     Chamber of Commerce, and Dean Learning Center, and he was awarded

 2-1     many prestigious accolades for his stalwart commitment to his

 2-2     fellowman; and 

 2-3           WHEREAS, Nathan Maier left an indelible mark on the Dallas

 2-4     community during his years on this earth, and though his special

 2-5     presence will be deeply missed, his memory will long endure in the

 2-6     hearts and minds of all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it 

 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

 2-8     75th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Nathan D. Maier

 2-9     and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family:  his

2-10     wife, Jean Blakney Maier; his children, Heidi Lynn Maier,

2-11     Eric Daniel Maier, and Heather Elizabeth Maier; his parents,

2-12     A. D. and Myrtle Maier; his brother, Gary Maier; and the many other

2-13     friends and relatives of this esteemed gentleman; and, be it further

2-14           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared

2-15     for the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy

2-16     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,

2-17     it do so in memory of Nathan D. Maier.

2-18                                                                  Carona

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2-20                                         President of the Senate

2-21                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-22                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-23                                  on April 24, 1997, by a rising vote.

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2-25                                         Secretary of the Senate

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2-27                                           Member, Texas Senate