By Krusee H.R. No. 940 76R13972 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Anthony Dale Kondrat of 1-2 Grand Junction, Colorado, on April 11, 1999, at the age of 33, has 1-3 brought a profound loss to the family and many friends of this 1-4 esteemed young man, and it is most appropriate that we honor his 1-5 memory at this time; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This Austin native was born on February 13, 1966, to 1-7 Walter and Judith Kondrat; proud of his Texas heritage, he had also 1-8 learned to love Colorado, where he had made his home for the past 1-9 10 years; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Kondrat was employed as a technical engineer by 1-11 Fosroc Mining Company, and he took great pride in his work and 1-12 always endeavored to do his best; and 1-13 WHEREAS, He loved sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys 1-14 football team, and enjoyed sharing his love of softball with young 1-15 people; with those closest to him, he also enjoyed spending time 1-16 throwing darts and perfecting his golf game, a recently developed 1-17 interest; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During his short time here, he reminded us that the 1-19 ability to give and inspire love is not limited by age or time; 1-20 this cherished young man was a loving friend and had an especially 1-21 close relationship with his "Papaw," Jesse Phillips; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Although it is painful to say good-bye to one so 1-23 young and full of promise; it is fitting to remember that while 1-24 Mr. Kondrat's time here was brief, his life had a profound impact 2-1 on those around him, and his unique spirit of friendship and 2-2 devotion will surely live on in the hearts and minds of all those 2-3 whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Anthony Dale Kondrat and 2-6 extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 2-7 Lisa Kondrat; to his daughters, Brandy, Candice, and Alex Kondrat; 2-8 to his parents, Walter and Judith Kondrat; to his sister, Kathie 2-9 Dunavant and her husband, Ray, and their children, Benjamin and 2-10 Jackson Dunavant; to his grandfather, Jesse Phillips; and to the 2-11 many other friends and relatives of this fine young man; and, be it 2-12 further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-15 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-16 Anthony Dale Kondrat.