By Gallego H.R. No. 664 76R11966 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Victor G. Heil on February 22, 1999, 1-2 at the age of 82, has brought a great loss to the many friends and 1-3 relatives of this esteemed Alpine resident; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born July 17, 1916, Mr. Heil worked as a bookkeeper 1-5 and with a shipyard and a construction company in Houston before 1-6 relocating to Alpine in 1944; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Mr. Heil became an exemplary public official, and 1-8 served his fellow citizens for 35 years as Brewster County tax 1-9 assessor-collector before his retirement in 1980; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Also a devoted husband and father, he spent 57 happy 1-11 and rewarding years of marriage with his beloved wife, Elorene, 1-12 before her passing in 1998; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Victor G. Heil was a valued member of his community; 1-14 although he will be deeply missed, his remarkable spirit will 1-15 surely live on in the hearts of those individuals whose lives he 1-16 touched during his time on this earth; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Victor G. Heil and 1-19 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his 1-20 children, Annis Gates, Jerry Heil, Joy Scott, and Lexine Moore; to 1-21 his eight grandchildren; and to his two great-grandchildren; and, 1-22 be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-1 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-2 Victor G. Heil.